3 Stages of Co-dependency

Episode Introduction: 

It’s time to recognize and fix your co-dependent patterns. Tune in to learn how!

Episode Summary: 

In this week’s episode of the Rise Station Podcast, we’re talking all about co-dependency. 

We cover everything right from comparing the similar behavioral patterns between co-dependent individuals and narcissists to discussing signs of co-dependency. 

We then discuss the 3 stages of co-dependency in detail and conclude the episode with recommendations on how to break the cycle of being co-dependent.

Rise Tribe Takeaways:

• A co-dependent relationship often begins with one person putting their partner's needs over their own needs, interests, and overall independence.

• Co-dependency and narcissism are two sides of the same coin.

• Similarities between co-dependent people and narcissists:

1. Their emotional needs were neglected as a child.

2. They are emotionally unavailable.

3. They have poor self-concept.

4. They are dependent on external validation.

5. They operate from a zone of shame and guilt.

• Signs of Co-dependency:

1. Self-sacrifice.

2. A desire to control one’s partner.

3. The constant inclination to focus on others.

4. Difficulty identifying and expressing feelings.

5. Valuing the approval of a loved one over their own self-acceptance.

6. Being loyal to a fault.

7. Avoiding rejection by jeopardizing one’s own values.

8. Refusing to compromise.

9. Taking on one’s partner’s feelings as if they were their own.

10. Becoming resentful when someone doesn’t accept one’s help.

• 3 Stages of Co-dependency:

1. The Consumption Stage

2. The Self-Abandonment Stage

3. The Self-Rejection Stage

• How to break the cycle of co-dependency:

1. Seek couple’s therapy.

2. Co-dependent individual needs to seek individual therapy as well.

3. Join a co-dependency support group.

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