Codependency Therapy in Michigan

 
 
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You're always hoping to feel fulfilled by your relationships, but you walk away feeling empty. You have an easy time meeting the needs of others but struggle with understanding your own. You find yourself constantly questioning if you're doing the right thing and rely on others' validation. It feels impossible to say "no" in your relationships because you experience overwhelming guilt. You're tired of oscillating between feeling resentful in your relationships and feeling guilty that you're not good enough. You secretly long that those closest to you will see how amazing you are to them, but you never get the recognition you deserve. You're tired of feeling lonely, unfulfilled, and empty and are ready for change.

The truth is, you're never going to feel whole while you're neglecting your own needs. No amount of giving can fill a bucket that has a hole in the bottom. It can feel quite scary to look in the mirror when you feel lost and confused about who is looking back at you. Even if you've never really listened to yourself or your body, you can still make space to learn your unique needs and feel worthy. This pattern of neglecting yourself while endlessly meeting others' needs is something you learned in early childhood, and healing is possible.

These behaviors you struggle with you learned very early in your life to help you cope with the world around you. Although it may not feel this way, you have many strengths that will guide you on your path towards wholeheartedness. Your resiliency and caring nature will help you on your journey home to yourself. There is no need to feel guilty for who you are, and creating a space for yourself in therapy will help you develop clarity and wholeness. As you learn about your needs, set healthy boundaries, and experience fulfilling relationships, you will experience the genuine connection you have been longing for.

Common Signs of Codependency Behaviors

This is not a complete list, but here to help you identify common signs.

  • putting the needs of others before your own

  • struggling to set and maintain boundaries that preserve your emotional, physical, and spiritual health

  • you find yourself continually giving in to others' needs in relationships while neglecting your own

  • you struggle with feelings of chronic emptiness

  • you are unsure what your own needs

  • you have trouble making decisions

  • you don't trust yourself and having low self-esteem

  • you're attracted to emotionally volatile relationships

  • you feel resentful in your relationships

  • you require validation from others to feel okay

  • you become defensive when others provide you feedback

  • you feel reactive and emotionally overwhelmed during relationship conflicts

  • your sense of self and identity is dependent on others

  • trouble communicating your needs and emotions to others

  • trouble making decisions

  • you have an unhealthy dependence in your relationships, which causes relationship turmoil

  • you have fears of being abandoned by others

If you identify with any of the above behaviors and want to have healthier relationships with your husband, wife, parents, friends, girlfriend, or boyfriend, schedule your 15-minute consultation today to find a Boketto Center therapist who can help. You can also call 248-269-3341.