Nancy Wesson, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist:psy9621 Dr.NWesson@sbcglobal.net (650) 965-7332. Exercise: Finding out about how I am codependent and focusing on others needs instead of my own. 1) Review the statements from the codependency quiz below: True or False 1. Without even realizing that it is happening, I find myself focusing on others needs even at my […]
Pleasing Others: The Path to Resolving Codependency
Most of the time codependency is a way of life and is the only way someone knows how to be. It can seem so important to focus on someone else instead of yourself. There is a way out. Here are some tips for working on overly pleasing others: Change the focus back to you. Identify […]
How Do I Know If I Am Codependent?
Start by answering the following questions: True or False Without even realizing that it is happening, I find myself focusing on others needs even at my own expense. When it is my turn to receive help from others I usually decline, as I am uneasy when others focus their attention on me. I have many […]
Overcoming Codependency is life changing
Constantly pleasing others is a habit and you can learn to break the habit to live a life of your own choosing, with more fun, spontaneity, and genuine caring. One of the habits of codependency is obsessing over obtaining the approval of another person or several persons. These can be partner, a boss, other […]
Exercise to Help Understand Your Codependency
Exercise: Finding out how I am codependent. True or False Without even realizing that it is happening, I find myself focusing on others needs even at my own expense. When it is my turn to receive help from others I usually decline, as I am uneasy when others focus their attention on me. I have […]