10 signs of a codependent personality:
1)relationship addiction- this person has no sense of themself or feel they are of value so they must continually be in a relationship to feel that high. In other words, they are just an extension of that other person instead of being their own person.
2) Lack of boundaries- codependents have a habit of lacking emotional boundaries. They are like a chameleon. They change emotionally to fit the situation.
3)Value is placed on what people think of them- They will apologize for things they cannot control. They figure out what a person wants & give it to them.
4)The feel indispensable- they feel that people wouldn't want them around if they are not giving something.
5)What do you think- a question you will often hear from codependent people. Do not trust in own thoughts or opinions.
6)Center of Universe- codependent people are self-centered but in a different way. They bring stuff around to be their fault. They are constantly apologizing. They create drama.
7)Emotional walls- Due to a codependents need to help & take care of others, they neglect themselves. They do not have own emotions.
8)Liar- most people lie to get themselves out of trouble. They lie to others to get themselves out of uncomfortable situations or confrontations. Codependents lie to self about own feelings. It's hard for them to face true feelings.
9)Fear of abandonment- codependent needs to be involved in ever aspect of significant others life & if not they perceive it as abandonment. This is usually rooted from something in their past.
10)Control & judgement- codependent people crave control & it comes from deep seeded fear. Codependent people are very judgemental of others.
Let's use romantic relationships as an example.
When in love, you either fit or not. You do not change yourself to fit.
Codependents change themselves to fit every relationship.
I have more on codependency that I will post very very soon.
This is a heavy subject on my mind right now.
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