Ever been in a lopsided relationship where you were giving and giving, and lost track of who you are and what you want out of life? If so, you may be caught in a codependent relationship.
Codependency is a spectrum of behaviors that can exist in any type of relationship. It happens when one person is overly focused on another person's feelings, needs and problems, and even taking responsibility for things they have no control over.
If this sounds like you, how can you untangle yourself from this pattern of behavior?
Dr. Sharon Martin, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in codependency for 25 years, and helps people pleasers and perfectionists overcome self-doubt, shame, embrace their imperfections, and learn to set boundaries.
Dr. Martin is the author of two books and writes the popular blog Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today.
In this episode, Dr. Martin defines codependency, where it comes from, and how it can be normalized in women. She walks us through what happens when we try to people please and lack boundaries.
Finally, she discusses how to recognize warning signs that you may be codependent and the first steps to changing your behavior.
