Codependency For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Learn to:

• Recognize the signs of codependency
• Stop controlling others and start caring for yourself
• Love yourself and develop healthy relationships
• Become more assertive and build your self-esteem

Your trusted guide to breaking the patterns of codependency

Are you trapped in the cycle of codependency? You're not alone. In this trusted and sensitive guide, you'll discover the symptoms, causes, and relationship dynamics of codependency—and how you can set yourself on a clear path to recovery. There's no time like the present to break the patterns of codependency and get your life back.

• Discover the hallmarks of codependency and recovery — get to know what codependency is, the stages of codependency and recovery, and the four basic steps to breaking the cycle and starting your recovery
• Make a breakthrough — figure out what made you codependent, heal your wounds, and work on building authentic self-esteem and self-love
• Heal your relationship with others — learn how to let go, set boundaries, accept reality, communicate effectively, handle conflict, and deal with push-back
• Uncover strategies that support your healing — find out how to move on and maintain recovery, follow your bliss, get help when you need it, and successfully work the Twelve Steps
• Learn to love yourself — discover ways to love yourself and make the most of practical daily reminders to stay on course and put yourself first

Open the book and find:

• Where you fall on the spectrum of codependency
• The stages of codependency and recovery
• How codependency affects your relationships
• Forms of denial about your own and others' behaviors or addictions
• Places to seek help and support
• How to build self-awareness and find your authentic self
• Advice on speaking up and setting boundaries