What we do offer from our experience are characteristic attitudes and behaviors that describe what our codependent histories have been like. We offer no definition or diagnostic criteria for codependence. As stated in the Eighth Traditions, Co-Dependents Anonymous is a non-professional fellowship. Many of us struggle with the questions: What is codependence? Am I codependent? We want precise definitions and diagnostic criteria before we will decide. It all begins with an honest look at ourselves. Do we live in extremes instead of balance? How do we, our mates, children and friends suffer because of our behaviours? Do our codependent behaviors cause our relationships to stagnate, deteriorate or destruct? If the answers to these soul-searching questions cause us to admit, “I am codependent and I need help.’ then we’re beginning to locate recovery’s path. These characteristics help us determine what unhealthy patterns weave in and out of our lives. Whether it’s crisis or curiosity that brings us to CoDA, many of us learn about the characteristics of codependence at our first meeting. Many of us reach CoDA’s doorstep after treatment for codependence or other addictions. Some of us come to CoDA when our physicians, psychiatrists, or therapists see the need. Some of us are urged by family members or friends. Each of us arrives here from different directions. When we attend our first meeting of Co-dependents Anonymous, many of us find a source for help. ![]() Many of us come to a point when we must look beyond ourselves for help. It is debilitating and, if left untreated, causes us to become more destructive to ourselves and others. It affects our personal lives our families, children, friends, and relatives our businesses and careers our health and our spiritual growth. Many of us wonder if codependence describes who we are.Ĭodependence is a disease that deteriorates the souls. Somewhere along this road we learn about codependence.
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