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Signs & Symptoms of Codependency
Codependent people usually put the needs and welfare of others ahead of their own and believe they are responsible for other people. They believe that others are usually incapable of taking care of themselves and attempt to convince them how to think and feel. Codependent people may have poor self-esteem and feel a deep need to seek approval and recognition from others. They fear losing relationships and will do anything to maintain them (e.g., performing demanding favors or buying lavish gifts for others).
Symptoms associated with codependency typically fall into three categories: http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/codependency.html?pageNum=4#4
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