We hear these words a lot these days. What does it really mean? Are you co-dependent?
Check the ones that fit you:
___ | I often assume responsibility for your feelings and actions, which in turn affects my serenity. The majority of my mental attention is focused on solving your problems or relieving your pain. |
___ | Often my mental attention is focused on pleasing you or protecting you. |
___ | My self esteem is bolstered by solving your problems, and by relieving your pain. |
___ | I am not aware of how I feel, but I am aware of how you feel. I am not aware of what I want; I ask you what I want. |
___ | My fear of rejection determines what I say or do. |
___ | I prefer relationships in which I am needed. |
___ | Often, I put my values aside in order to connect with you. |
___ | I tend to judge everything I do and think. Often nothing is “good enough”. |
___ | I am loyal even when my loyalty is unjustified and or personally harmful. |
___ | I do not believe that asking for help is okay. |
___ | I have difficulty acknowledging my good qualities, rather your approval makes me feel good about who I am. |
___ | I often have difficulty making decision. |
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