by Melody Beattie, Spiegel & Grau by OrangeSky Audio
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Revised and Updated, with a New Chapter on Trauma and Anxiety, a List of Resources, and More Over 7 Million Copies Sold A cultural phenomenon that has helped heal millions of readers, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life. As heard on Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things podcast. Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful look into codependency—the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another—has guided millions of readers toward the understanding that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins.
Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to a loved one’s self-destructive behavior, you may be codependent––and you may find yourself in this book. With personal reflections, exercises, and instructive stories drawn from Beattie’s own life and the lives of those she’s counseled, Codependent No More helps you break old patterns and maintain healthy boundaries and offers a clear and achievable path to healing, hope, freedom, and happiness.
This revised edition includes an all-new chapter on trauma and anxiety—subjects Beattie has long felt necessary to address within the context of codependency—making it even more relevant today than it was when it first entered the national conversation over 35 years ago. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
In the transformative work "Codependent No More," best-selling author Melody Beattie provides a profound examination of codependency, a condition affecting countless individuals who, often unknowingly, prioritize the needs of others over their own. Drawing on personal experiences and her deep understanding of psychology, Beattie offers actionable insights and compassionate guidance to help readers reclaim their sense of self-worth and nurture authentic relationships. This book has become a cornerstone for those seeking to understand and overcome the emotional bonds that hold them back.
Codependency often leads individuals to neglect their own emotional well-being in favor of managing others’ feelings. Recognizing and breaking free from codependent behaviors fosters a healthier sense of self and improves relationships. Self-care and setting boundaries are essential steps toward overcoming codependency and achieving personal growth.
Melody Beattie\'s "Codependent No More" delves into the emotional and psychological patterns that define codependency. With clarity and compassion she illustrates how individuals often become trapped in cycles of needing to control others neglecting their own needs in the process. Beattie’s insights invite readers to explore the roots of their behavioral patterns ultimately guiding them toward meaningful change.
By intertwining personal stories psychological theories and practical exercises Beattie provides readers with tools to rebuild their sense of self-worth. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and the courage needed to embrace vulnerability. Her approach encourages readers to identify destructive habits and offers practical advice on how to cultivate positive change.
Codependent No More" is not only a guide to understanding codependency but also a call to action urging readers to reclaim their own lives. By fostering self-care and personal responsibility Beattie empowers individuals to establish healthier boundaries and relationships presenting a path to freedom from dependency. This book remains a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with codependency.
It is a must-read for those seeking to transform their relationships enhance their well-being and embrace self-compassion as they embark on their journey toward personal growth.
Codependent No More" stands out for its empathetic approach to understanding codependency offering readers relatable anecdotes alongside insightful guidance This combination makes the complex nature of codependency accessible Melody Beattie draws on her personal experiences with addiction and recovery providing an authentic and credible voice that resonates deeply with readers encouraging them to embark on their own journey of healing The book's practical exercises and reflective prompts equip readers with the tools they need to take actionable steps towards change fostering personal empowerment and emotional resilience in their lives.
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Based on 17907 ratings
Great book for everyone to review the way their relationships work.
Codependency, like people, comes in many forms... Mine was not from alcoholic parents, or alcoholic family members, or drug abuse, but something just as hurtful and deep... being sexually molested as a child. It's amazing to see how something can alter one's life, in ways we don't see, but feel and continue to feel as gown ups if we don't get the internal and emotional help we need when we face something as devastating and traumatic as a child. We carry it on to our relationships... the painful relationships we feel so sure that we are able to fix, because we feel it in ourselves to fix, yet we put off fixing ourselves. We choose to overlook our needs, or wants, our dreams trying to fulfill someone else's. We feel that if we are able to help someone else, that our internal fears and pain will go away, or at least like a pain killer does to the body... will mask it for the time being. I had two failed marriages - first one I was married to a man with OCD... severe. I felt that I would change this man, that I would be able to make a difference and it didn't, it just made me a very unhappy person, which drove me to a relationship with food, it was a relationship which filled me up, made me mentally content, or so I thought only to see that the only thing from that relationship with food which I gained was weight and I was miserable. I knew that was a relationship I needed to sever, so I began getting help from a counselor and started seeing my unhappy life from a different perspective, getting the help, helped me see that it was not so hard to get out of. Yet I went back to what felt comfortable... and soon after that I went into another relationship, with a alcoholic man which I saw at the time as being a "social drinker"... another "victim" which I felt I could help, I could cure, I could change. Although he is now a recovering alcoholic, he put me through the mental wringer - this too ended in divorce. And then... the married, "I will get a divorce... cheated on his wife with me" boyfriend... three years I was with him and three years I listened to the lies he told me when I would see texts from other women... I lived in constant denial - we would break up and we would get back together... it was always me who wanted to make it work. Two days ago was the last straw! I said NO MORE!!! Wake up Linda and stop living a Lie!! When I began seeing a counselor again a few months ago, this time with the yearning and longing to make a life change for the choices I make. My doctor suggested I read the book on codependency and I am three quarters through it. I've read so many eye opening moments. It is altering when you see that what you are going through you are not alone, and you begin to understand your worth, not by trying to change someone else's life, but by making the choice of taking control of yours! This book is helping my inner child grow up and see myself for the genuine and amazing person I am - I have so much to give myself! So much love, attention and respect! I have always looked for that in others, when really no one can give it to me if I don't give it to myself first! I have a new perspective on my life and the relationships I will allow in my life. Life is about choices... it's never too late to reevaluate and improve on oneself - this book has helped me open up my eyes to that! I am not closing them, and when I blink, I will reflect on the lessons I have learned from my failed relationships and my will to know the difference and to make a change for only better!
great book !
Good book on the classic codependency of substance abuse. There are other things that cause this disfunctional relationship style though. Overall a good book on this topic. Everyone should read books on codependency. It’s more prevalent than one knows.
Lots of information. Great for addicts
This book has insights, examples, and advice that changed my life for the better! I learned about it when the author was on the We Can Do Hard Things podcast.
i could not put it down
I want to read this a million times. I always crease a page when I want to re-read it, I swear I creased every other page. SO GOOD. I need to be re-reading constantly. Packed with awesome reminders and advice. Would recommend to any fellow codependent