The Terri Cole Show 578 The High Price of Codependency (For Over-Givers and Over-Doers)
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Jan 23, 2024 Explore the concept of high-functioning codependency and its impact on individuals and relationships. Learn about the cost of codependency, including loss of identity and burnout. Discover the relief of finding a trustworthy and capable partner after years of independence.
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High-Functioning Codependency
- High-functioning codependency is over-investing in others' feelings and outcomes, neglecting your own well-being.
- This preoccupation can harm your internal peace, finances, and even physical health.
Why "High-Functioning"
- Traditional codependency definitions didn't resonate with Terri Cole's high-achieving clients, who didn't see themselves as dependent.
- She added "high-functioning" to address this and highlight their over-functioning, yet codependent behaviors.
Codependency and Control
- Codependency, at its core, is about control, stemming from disordered boundaries.
- It manifests as an attempt to control others' outcomes, overtly or covertly.