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Trauma Rewired

Codependency

Sep 11, 2023
This episode explores the topic of codependency, discussing its negative effects on emotional and physical health, behaviors associated with codependency, and how it is formed starting in childhood. The hosts share personal examples and discuss the importance of emotional self-regulation and breaking codependent patterns with nervous system regulation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Codependency involves sacrificing oneself and prioritizing the needs of others over one's own well-being, disrupting personal health and peace of mind.
  • Early childhood experiences, such as trauma or lack of emotional regulation skills, can contribute to the development of codependency and disrupt the nervous system's health.

Deep dives

Understanding Codependency

Codependency involves dependence on another person to the point where it negatively impacts your life, self-expression, health, peace of mind, and ability to feel safe. It is important to differentiate between codependency and interdependency. Codependency is characterized by sacrificing oneself and prioritizing the needs of others over one's own well-being, often resulting in caretaking and an entrenched relational pattern. Interdependence, on the other hand, involves mutual dependence and healthy emotional expression. Codependent relationships can be observed not only in romantic partnerships but also in friendships, business partnerships, and relationships with clients.

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