Let’s Talk About Codependency And Anxiety
What is it about codependents that prevents them from accessing a mode of thought that is generally accurate in terms of the road forward? It is a question to which I hope to provide an answer in this piece…
Top 3 Posts Of 2021!
Free From Codependency is devoted to educating readers about all aspects of codependent recovery, including the underlying causes and symptoms of the condition. It is a service that I am pleased to provide. At this time of year, I like to take a look back at the blog to see what topics people were actually interested in while they were reading it. Given the complexities of the issue, it is not unexpected that some of the most in-depth facets of codependency were the most popular. The top three most popular posts from the year 2021 have been reproduced here for your reading pleasure…
What Is Anger And Why Codependents Can Be Angry People
Anger transcends feelings. Indeed, your body goes into overdrive when it detects a danger. It begins by releasing adrenaline, the “fight or flight” hormone. Your heart rate accelerates and your blood pressure rises in response. Simultaneously, your senses are stimulated, your muscles tense, and your hands and cheeks flush…
Insights From A Year Of Online Group Therapy
A revelation for me in 2021 has been the insights acquired through the numerous group therapy sessions that I have facilitated this year, which are detailed here. I made the decision to include group therapy as one of the services I provide at the beginning of this year…
Yes, It Is Easier Said Than Done: Changing Codependent Conditioning
Many people in therapy talk about transformation and make the assertion that it’s easier said than done, and I agree with that sentiment. It is far easier to talk about altering your mindset or your circumstances than it is to really go through with such changes…
A Parent Should Not Be A Child’s Friend Or Foe!
We all know that our perceptions of maturity and the people in our lives are heavily influenced by our upbringing. This is where we obtain our information and the pattern for how we will spend our lives…
Obsessed With That Certain Someone? Look To Developmental Issues
It’s is very often that I come across clients who are obsessed with someone. The level of obsession is so high that it often means that normal life cannot carry on without some form of validation…
Codependency: You CAN Think Your Way Out Of A Situation You Behaved Your Way Into
As children, we soak up the environment we grow up in like a sponge. If our parents tell us something, however wrong or abusive, we believe them. We have no choice because children do not know any different and have no alternative to tap into. The fact that children are programmed for connection for the early part of their lives consolidates this…
How Codependents Control… Examining Codependent Behaviour
Codependency is complex and is as individual as the people who exhibit its symptoms. It is often misunderstood and often not recognized by mental health professionals who doubt its existence…