Psychology Codependency

Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of reliving past traumas, constantly seeking validation, or fearing abandonment in every relationship? You're not alone, and there's a way out. This manual is more than just a book—it's your roadmap to healing. Dive deep into the heart of Complex PTSD, the binds of codependency, and the restless anxieties of insecure attachment. Discover why you feel the way you do and, more importantly, how to break free.

More than personal boundaries, this book is really about relationships - healthy and unhealthy ones. Here best-selling author and psychotherapist Charles Whitfield blends theories and dynamics from several disciplines into practical knowledge and actions that your can use in your relationships right now. This comprehensive book opens with clear definitions and descriptions of boundaries, a self-assessment survey, and a history of our accumulated knowledge. Going deeper, it describes the 10 essential areas of human interaction wherein you can improve your relationships.

Hurtful criticism. Nasty "jokes". Angry outbursts for seemingly no reason. Verbal attacks toward your innocent comments. Stone-cold silent treatment. Manipulative actions to ensure you don't know if you're coming or going. Sound familiar? The phrase to summarize the above abhorrent treatment is narcissistic rage. The words "narcissistic" and "rage" are bad enough by themselves. When you merge them together, it becomes a force to be reckoned with; a volatile tornado that can emotionally destroy anything that dares enter its path.

Codependency is a relationship in which one person needs to rely on others for self-worth or approval. This relationship can cause anxiety or shame that keeps one from focusing on one’s own needs and desires. It can also lead one to feel entitled and jealous when the codependent partner doesn’t share some priority they perceive themselves to have in their life. Codependency can be characterized by having an attitude of “shoulding” on another person. Communicating this self-perceived problem can lead to an improved relationship between the two people involved.

Mom told me that when she came with her mother and little brother, a Nazi asked her how old she was. Grandma had instructed her to give a younger age so that she could be with the other children. But, like a flash from clear sky, my mother tugged at her cheeks and said she was older instead. Mom said she was seventeen, and Grandmother shook her arm, shouting. Mom was in shock and ran and ran into the forest. (1) (2) See Inanna's journey and the description of the myth for an understanding of the descent into the underworld and all the difficulties she faces. My mother was forced as a child ...

Do you feel like your soul is being crushed each time you interact with an egomaniacal someone in your life? It’s time to seek change and focus on YOU.

In Forbidden Psychology 101, you’ll learn the forbidden, secret psychological techniques that will turn your life upside down, and there won’t be any obstacles preventing you from gaining the respect and freedom you want and deserve.

Do you think you need better boundaries, but you don’t know how to get them? Are you drifting through life, wishing others could read your mind? Maybe you’ve tried so many times to set boundaries and you’re worn out, or you're giving your power away and avoiding confrontations. Robert Jackman, best-selling author of Healing Your Lost Inner Child and board-certified psychotherapist, gives you tools you can use right away to create healthy boundaries with your family, friends, and coworkers.

Self-healing through self-parenting, a concept introduced a generation ago, has helped thousands of adult children of alcoholics who are codependent and have conflicts in their primary relationships. Now Patricia O'Gorman, PhD, and Phil Diaz, MSW, authors of the classic book The 12 Steps to Self-Parenting for Adult Children and its companion workbook, expand the reach of that successful healing paradigm to anyone who has suffered from any kind of trauma.

With the easy-to-understand breakdown of character traits possessed by psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists highlighted in this audiobook, it will be easy for anyone to determine whether they are trapped in toxic relationships that hinder them from achieving self-growth and confidence. Note that psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists will never admit to having personality disorder problems. They will always shift the blame to their partners forcing them to second-guess their worth, confidence, and ability to achieve life goals.

"Codependency: Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependent Relationships, Complex PTSD and Gaslight Effect" is your survival guide to reclaiming your mind, your peace, and your power—starting NOW.

Gaslighting has been a frequent subject of pop culture references. But sadly, gaslighting isn't limited to the big screen—it is the harsh reality of millions of men across the globe. Gaslighters hijack your life by rejecting your feelings, questioning your version of events, and altering your beliefs. Thus, making you question your sanity and changing your outlook on life. Replacing who you were with the version of you they want so they can gain power over you through manipulation and keep control.

Unmask the borderline and histrionic person in your life! Does your partner (friend, family member or coworker) have difficulty controlling their emotions? Are they harmfully impulsive? Do you feel like your conversations, fights and arguments go around in circles and seem to get twisted in your partners head? Do you notice that they seem to have a problem with everyone? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this book is for you!

Being an empath can feel like both a gift and a curse. While your sensitivity allows you to connect deeply with others, it can also make you a target for narcissists and those who take advantage of your kindness, leaving you feeling drained and broken. In Empath vs Narcissist, you'll uncover the truth about these toxic dynamics, why they happen, and, most importantly, how to break free. This book dives deep into the empath-narcissist relationship, offering transformative insights and practical strategies to help you regain control, rebuild your confidence, and protect your emotional energy.

Are you struggling to gain your independence? Are past traumas keeping you from evolving into the person you long to be? The truth is that human nature encourages us to seek out others. This has proven to be one of mankind's greatest triumphs, but when we start to rely on people to fix our problems for us, we start to fall into a codependent connection and stop mastering ourselves. Even if you have struggled for years to let go of something or someone you can start to move forward today. You can become a better you.

Want to escape the see-saw of love and be codependent no more? As human beings, social integration and interaction are the greatest features of our existence. As a race, it is the singularly most differentiating difference between us and other animals. We thrive or wither off our relationships with fellow humans, both within our inner circles and the world at large. Our outlook, attitude, mannerism, ideology, actions, fate, and destiny are irrevocably tied to the relationships we build.

If you've ever wondered why you hold on to toxic relationships that aren’t good for you or why you make excuses for other’s bad behavior, then this guide will help you understand, recognize, and avoid the behavior altogether. At some point, what you’ve always done, won’t work and you know it. Now you’re ready to confront the issues that have plagued you and fed into your adult relationships. Recovering from codependency may feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.

Do you have low self-esteem and suspect it may be related to your current relationship? Do you have trouble drawing boundaries with your partner and find yourself being walked all over? Do you try to take control of the situation by attempting to control your partner or loved one’s behavior, but usually fail in doing so? Do you often find yourself in dysfunctional relationships and unable to leave? This audiobook will provide you with the answers you are looking for, starting by clearly tracking down and defining the often elusive term "codependent".

Are you looking for a solution to codependency? Then keep reading.... You have found this book because you or someone you love is struggling with codependency. Whether you suspect that you may be exhibiting codependent patterns or you find yourself in a codependent relationship, this book will cover everything you need to know to discover if you or someone you know is codependent - and it will help you understand codependency, what causes it, and how to heal and move beyond it.

Codependency is not a diagnosis, but rather an unhealthy, one-sided relationship dynamic. It can range from very subtle to quite extreme, when a person makes terrible sacrifices just to earn their partner’s approval. Codependency can be hard to recognize. This is why you need to know its early signs so that you can take action immediately - especially if your partner is a narcissist. Recovering from a codependent relationship with a narcissist can take years and seriously undermine your mental health, so run away as soon as possible!