Learn where healthy love comes from and how to express love in a healthy way by finding support and help from a mental health professional.
Involuntary commitment to drug rehab can save a friend’s life. However, it is not always needed. People often choose addiction treatment when they understand the process and what to expect. When someone refuses drug or alcohol treatment, a more assertive approach may be necessary. Before approac...
In psychological terms, people with this trait are sometimes classified as beingcodependent(which refers to a relationship where one person loses their sense of independence and believes they need to tend to the other),sociotropic(which is a tendency to place an irrational amount of value on rela...
People learn in different ways. Some like to read, others like to listen or watch, while others like to do and experience. Some can learn on their own while others need in-person help. Look over what we offer and decide how you want to start learning Inner Bonding. ...
Maybe you are not a people pleaser. How about a friend, family member, colleague or anyone else you care about. Does it seem like they struggle due to their desire to please everyone? Do them a favour and send them this list of questions that can help a people pleaser ...
Feeling codependent is not fun; it's painful and anxious-making—destabilizing. You're constantly in a state of uncertainty and insecurity, not knowing if the ground is going to disappear beneath you. We don't choose to be this way, so stop blaming yourself if you are. That said,...
The result is a more secure interdependent relationship, rather than a codependent relationship or solitude with a false sense of self-sufficiency. Among singles, statistically there are more avoiders, since people with a secure attachment are more likely to be in a relationship. Unlike avoiders, ...
Loved ones have often been told that the best way to help their substance dependent partner or family memberis not to help. Those with codependent behavior have often been told to “detach with love” or to practice “tough love.” Partners and family members worry about...
Well, knowing the signs and symptoms of a codependent relationship can help you avoid one altogether—or identify it if or when the urge to merge has become too great. Okay, so what does it mean to be codependent? (Asking for a friend or future self!). And how the hell do you ...
2. You gravitate toward people who need you. You may tend to date people who need help. It’s all in an effort to take responsibility for people and rescue them, notes Atkins. This is why codependent people are often attracted to those who have addictions, like drinking or gambling. You...