Psychology Codependency

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.

“If only I could get some closure…” If you’ve found yourself saying these words, you’re not alone. When you’ve lost a relationship, a job, or a loved one, closure can seem as elusive as it is necessary. Psychotherapist and relationship coach Gary McClain says it’s one of the most common—and important—issues his clients bring up. In this empathetic and insightful guide, Dr. McClain explains why the promise of closure is so appealing—and why it’s not always all it’s cracked up to be.

Four audiobooks in one. This is the most powerful collection of audiobooks on codependency, narcissistic, and emotional abuse recovery that will help you deal with, stop suffering, heal, and finally start living life free from manipulative, abusive, and toxic people.

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.

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.

If you’ve always wanted unshakable confidence, financial success, thriving relationships, and a life of true abundance but feel stuck in fear, doubt, and limiting beliefs, then keep reading... Are you sick and tired of constantly struggling to achieve your goals, only to feel like success is just out of reach? Have you tried countless self-help books, strategies, and motivation techniques, yet nothing seems to create lasting change? Do you finally want to say goodbye to scarcity thinking and unlock a mindset that attracts success, wealth, and fulfillment? If so, then Eternal Abundance: ...

Are you stuck in a co-dependent relationship? Do you struggle when dealing with toxic people, or you don’t even know how to spot them? Many people realize that they are in a toxic and emotionally abusive relationship. They try to end it, but they get emotionally manipulated into forgiving the abuser. The hardest part of ending an abusive relationship is ending it for good. You need to learn how to distance yourself from narcissists so that you have truly heal. You need to learn how to say goodbye the right way.

Ladies, imagine waking up every day feeling confident, motivated, and ready to tackle anything that comes your way. Imagine having a clear vision for your future and the tools to make it a reality. That's exactly what you'll get with The Alpha Female Bible.

Your past holds power over your present. Childhood experiences shape your beliefs, actions, and relationships more than you realize. Do you struggle with self-doubt, insecurity, or uncontrollable emotions? These are echoes of unresolved childhood trauma, staining your adult life like unseen residue on a canvas. But there's hope. This book offers a compassionate approach to healing your inner child while equipping you with practical tools for emotional growth.

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.

Millions of people around the world suffer from the debilitating effects of codependency. It is more common than our society realizes, temporarily rearing its ugly head at some point in peoples' lives and completely encapsulating the lives of others. Codependency transcends cultures; it tears up otherwise perfectly healthy relationships; it can drag you into a vicious cycle; it can trap you in a snare of misery. Codependency encourages and inspires us to change.

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!

Decoding Avoidant and Anxious Attachment unpacks the complexities of these attachment styles and how they influence your relationships. Decoding Avoidant and Anxious Attachment takes a deep dive into the complexities of attachment styles, helping listeners understand how these patterns shape their relationships. With clear explanations and real-life examples, this insightful guide breaks down the core traits of avoidant and anxious attachment, offering strategies for fostering healthier connections.

You are one click away from discovering the secret to beating your jealousy and insecurity and developing trust for a more meaningful relationship! Jealousy: We all have some level of jealousy, as that’s probably what makes us want to hold on to what’s ours and protect it from being taken away from us. Unfortunately, if left unchecked, jealousy can eat away at any relationship to a point where there is nothing holding it.

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.

Have you ever dreamed of recovering your authentic self by freeing yourself from the trauma of living with a narcissist? Do you wish you could live in a way that gave you active permission to break free and banish manipulation from your life? The truth is that this type of thinking will lead to choices you find challenging—even daunting—which is why you need to have the support and encouragement of a proven bank of resources.

When trying to get over a devastating loss, it may feel as though your entire world is falling apart. Everything reminds you of them, and you can't seem to go a whole day without thinking of them. Why can't there be a step-by-step guide to help you deal with the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that are holding you back from experiencing the joyful, fulfilling life you know is possible? Moving On and Letting Go is a program that will help you to identify where you are holding on to the energy of the past and guide you to let it go easily and effortlessly.

Do you constantly doubt your own worth and try to take the blame for things you didn’t do? Do you always feel like you’re walking on eggshells when you’re around your partner?Do you feel like you’ve lost sight of who you are? Uncover the ultimate resource for navigating the treacherous terrain of toxic relationships and reclaiming your power. This powerful bundle combines two empowering guides to provide you with a comprehensive toolkit for recognizing, healing, and thriving beyond narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, and codependency.

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 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!