5 Codependent Behaviors That Can Harm Us

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Do you find yourself wondering if you're codependent? 

When we're in a relationship with a good person suffering from addiction, we feel desperate for them to get sober. We desire the very best for them, and we can see that means a life dedicated to clean living.  

When we try to help, we're not trying to nag, be needy or mean. We want to kick this disease out of our relationships and have the life we always wanted with the one we love. We want to feel secure in our relationships and our future.

So why, when we try to help our loved ones get sober - do we get labeled as "codependent"?

Because sometimes, even our most honest and loving "help" can be enabling. 

Below is a quick checklist of codependent behaviors that we should look out for: