Earn Your Happy How to Know if You’re a High Functioning Codependent and What You Can Do About It with Psychotherapist Terri Cole
Jan 15, 2025
Terri Cole, a psychotherapist and relationship expert known for her insights on high-functioning codependency, dives into the complexities of prioritizing others over oneself. She highlights the signs of overgiving and how it leads to burnout and resentment. The conversation reveals the importance of setting clear boundaries, recognizing red flags in relationships, and reclaiming personal peace. Terri empowers listeners to shift from controlling outcomes to focusing on self-care, urging them to embrace personal growth without guilt.
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High-Functioning Codependency
- High-functioning codependents (HFCs) overinvest in others' feelings and outcomes.
- This stems from feeling responsible for others' happiness and a desire to control their lives.
Recognizing HFC
- Recognize HFC traits like fixing others' problems, overgiving, and difficulty asking for help.
- Reflect on your relationships and identify resentment from over-functioning.
Sister's Dumpster Fire
- Terri Cole shares a story about her sister's abusive relationship and her own codependent reaction.
- Her therapist's advice highlighted her need to control and the importance of letting others learn their own lessons.