Codependency and Abandonment Anxiety | Week 5 Self Help Series
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The content segments discuss the topic of understanding and addressing abandonment fears in the context of codependency recovery. Abandonment and rejection are identified as core features for most people with codependency. Various forms of abandonment are explored, such as divorce, addiction, mental illness, and death, and how they can contribute to a sense of abandonment. The segments highlight that abandonment trauma is stored in our memory, and our brain modifies our beliefs and expectations based on new experiences.
The importance of modifying outdated beliefs about abandonment and creating new beliefs that support a richer and more meaningful life is emphasized. The impact of early memories and interpretations on how individuals perceive others and themselves is discussed. The concept of the inner child is introduced, and the suggestion is made to address traumatic relationships and examine how abandonment or rejection was experienced in each one.
Different forms of abandonment and rejection, both physical and emotional, are explored, and their negative impact on self-esteem is highlighted. The importance of understanding how these experiences were interpreted and understood at a young age is emphasized. The segments encourage individuals to reevaluate their understanding of past experiences as adults and consider different perspectives.
The development of behaviors or strategies to cope with fears of rejection or abandonment is discussed. The presence of codependent behaviors in both healthy and unhealthy relationships is acknowledged, and the subconscious desire to heal the pain of others is explored. The importance of recognizing non-dysfunctional relationships and exploring what helps individuals feel safe in them is emphasized. Letting go of codependent behaviors and addressing prior abandonment traumas is seen as essential for healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
The content segments discuss the topic of understanding and addressing abandonment fears in the cont