What is Codependency

A "codependent" is loosely defined as someone who exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for other people's struggles.

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my coworker is insane totally with codependancy, his gf is suicidal and wanting to drink and drug herself to death, she has stabbed him, now she comes to his work and cussing people out, he was told he can't have this at work, and he say's I have no choices, I told him he has alot of choices. He thinks I am full of crap and on top of that he say's he would take her back no matter what, cause, "he loves her" and don't know about you but that is no kind of love I would want a part of. I mean are these people confused as to what love is or what? I truly believe he don't think he can handle life without her and all she has brought to him is pain. I had to get this out cause at work it's becoming a daily issue and I am getting sick of hearing about them. I tried to help and told her she needs to get into rehab and get into some AA meetings or NA whatever she prefferred, they think those type of peole are weak, so I guess they are strong and they are going to die, smh.
Posted on 10/09/08, 08:10 pm
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Reply #1 - 10/09/08  10:03pm
" They are obviously not ready for truth. Just don't get caught up in their drama. If you do, detach b/c otherwise...you know what I'm about to type. AHHH...CODEPENDENT. Seriously stay away from them. They are not ready. Be well and hugs...

stef "
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Reply #2 - 10/09/08  10:23pm
" just keep telling yourself it's not your responsibility. These are adults and they need to take care of themselves. THere is help if you look for it. You know that and I know that and they know that too. You can't make someone want to help themselves. It's sad, but that's how it is. You told them what you think, that's all you can do. "
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Reply #3 - 10/10/08  11:49am
" I see you work in California . There a laws against this.. This is called a hostile environment. How does this woman get into the office? Go to Human Resources immediately and file a complaint.
Your job isn't to fix him or her, and your job should not involve verbal abuse.
He should be written up for this... and the next time she shows up, call the police. If your boss and company aren't going to protect you, get the police to do it. She is obviously a violent person and there is no telling what she will do....
Putting up with this kind of inappropriate behavior... makes me think your avatar is right. "
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Reply #4 - 10/10/08  1:11pm
" oooh. i feel sorry for him. he has no respect for himself. and she will drag him down. "
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Reply #5 - 10/10/08  2:36pm
" My fear Mike is that he is putting his co workers in harms way by not doing something about her coming to his place of work and being verbally abuseive. I would report it. She may show up with a gun one day. It happens ya know. "
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Reply #6 - 10/14/08  11:31am
" Pf123 First off Mike works as a driver for Revivals (the Desert Aids Project,) and it is a store that she went into, which is considered a public place..and yes the mangement needs to adress this which I have told Mike, But also the guy is Mike's helper and they do work in close quarters (the truck.) "
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