
If They're Not Okay, I'm Not Okay: Understanding Codependency
Have you ever felt responsible for someone else's happiness?
Do you find yourself constantly trying to fix problems, rescue loved ones, avoid conflict, or manage other people's emotions?
In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore codependency, people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and the emotional burden of feeling responsible for everyone around you.
Together, they discuss:
• What codependency really is
• The difference between caring and controlling
• Common signs of overfunctioning in relationships
• How childhood experiences shape these…
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