Avoidance is a common coping strategy used in codependency to escape or distract from difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations. This avoidance can take various forms and often serves as a way to temporarily numb or suppress emotional discomfort. Here are some ways in which avoidance may manifest in codependency: Addiction Codependents may use substances such … Continue reading CODEPENDENCY: How to deal with avoidance in relationships
Self-esteem refers to how you perceive and value yourself. Low self-esteem is characterized by having a generally negative view of oneself. People with low self-esteem tend to have a diminished sense of self-worth and may struggle with self-acceptance. Low self-esteem is a core feature of codependency and can manifest in various ways within codependent relationships and … Continue reading Codependency and Low Self-Esteem Patterns
Codependents often have a strong need to control not only themselves but also the people and situations around them. This need for control can stem from their struggles with low self-esteem, fear of rejection, and difficulty being assertive. While it’s natural for everyone to desire some degree of control over their environment, in codependency, this … Continue reading CODEPENDENCY: What are control patterns in relationships?
Compliance, in the context of codependency, often functions as a coping mechanism that is rooted in a person’s upbringing in a dysfunctional family environment. Compliance often arises from a fear of conflict and a desire to avoid confrontations or negative reactions from family members. Codependents often become skilled at people-pleasing and prioritizing the needs of … Continue reading CODEPENDENCY: What are compliance patterns in relationships?
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