The ACOA Problem
Co-Victims of Alcoholism, some times called codependency Many of us found that we had several characteristics in common as a result of being brought up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional households. We had come to feel isolated, and uneasy with other people, especially authority figures. To protect ourselves, we became people pleasers, even though …∞
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Dysfunctional Families
Dysfunctional Families; Types, Symptoms and Effect on Children A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict, misbehaviour and even abuse on the part of individual members of the family occur continually, leading other members to accommodate such actions. Children sometimes grow up in such families with the understanding that such an arrangement is normal. …∞
Posted in 12 Step Fellowships, Addictions, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Al-anon, Alateen, Codependency, Denial, Disease, Family, Gam-anon, Naranon, Relationships, Sexuality, Youth and tagged abuse, conflict, dysfunctional, illness, mental, parents, personality. Use this permalink for a bookmark.
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Sex & Healthy Relationships in Recovery
People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and co-dependency often have questions about just what is a healthy relationship. This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about …∞
Posted in 12 Step Fellowships, Addictions, Codependency, Family, Healthy, Relationships, Sexuality and tagged abuse, counselor, dysfunctional, Healthy, relationship, social worker. Use this permalink for a bookmark.
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Functional & Dysfunctional Couples
Characteristics of Functional and Dysfunctional Couples Dysfunctional: Being together and unhappy is safer than being alone. Functional: Being together brings us joy and happiness. Dysfunctional: It is safer to be with other people than it is to be alone and intimate with our partner. Functional: Being alone and intimate with our partner is as safe …∞
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Definition of Codependency
Codependency is a condition that results in a dysfunctional relationship between the codependent and other people. A codependent is addicted to helping someone. They need to be needed. Enabling This addiction is sometimes so strong, the codependent will cause the other person to continue to be needy. This behavior is called enabling. The enabler will …∞
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Stinking Thinking
Styles of Distorted Thinking Throughout addictive / alcoholic / codependent living one tends to pick up dysfunctional styles of thinking to cope with every day life. Using them often ends in some sort of confrontation. These are some that many have noticed. They are born out of anger, anxiety and denial; or just plain damaged …∞
Posted in 12 Step Fellowships, Alcoholism, Codependency, Emotions, Relapse, Sobriety, Spirituality and tagged anger, anxiety, Blaming, Denial, distorted thinking, dysfunctional, Mind Reading, Stinking thinking. Use this permalink for a bookmark.
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Sex & Healthy Relationships in Recovery
People in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and co-dependency often have questions about just what is a healthy relationship. This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about …∞
Posted in 12 Step Fellowships, Addictions, Alcoholism, Codependency, Emotions, Men, Sexuality, Spirituality, Women and tagged Abusive relationships, dysfunctional, healthy relationship, sex. Use this permalink for a bookmark.
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on April 18, 2013 at 11:39 pm.
