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The Psychology of your 20s

195. The psychology of codependency

May 14, 2024
Exploring codependency in relationships, decoding relationship dynamics, navigating the turbulent 20s, and processing shame in your 20s. The podcast delves into signs of codependency, healing trauma bonding, and setting healthy boundaries.
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  • Unhealthy codependency involves imbalance of power with one giving excessively, warning signs include emotional exhaustion and lack of boundaries.
  • Understanding healthy dependency vs codependency, roots in childhood attachment styles, differentiation through enabling actions and fostering communication.

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Understanding Codependency in Relationships

Codependency in relationships is a maladaptive dynamic where one person assumes the role of giver, while the other becomes the taker. Unhealthy codependency manifests when there is an imbalance of power, with one person giving excessively and the other taking. Warning signs often include emotional and physical exhaustion, feeling stuck or guilty, and a lack of boundaries or independence.

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