Co-dependency issues

[feellikeafool]

Hey guys

 

I wonder if anyone can help.

 

Does anyone know of any good sites i can visit or books i can read on co-dependency and building self esteem.

 

Going thru a break up and need something to focus on, in this particular relationship i was very co-dependent but have neva been that way b4.

 

Thanks in advance

[Jetta]

I found this, but link removed doing a google search brings up all kinds of sites that may be more helpful to you.

[okiedokiestomp]

Melodie Beattie has a couple of excellent books on co-dependency and recovery (Co-dependent No More is considered a classic in self help and recovery circles). I would also recommend books by John Bradshaw. there are a lot of good books out there now, but Melodie Beattie was at the forefront of co-dependency recovery so I would start with her.

[abitbroken]

I agree with Codependent. Another is called "The Language of Letting Go." It has daily meditations on letting go of a person, but it is also learning to give up the sense of control on the other person codependents either have or develop. The latter doesn't focus on diagnosing or proving any sort of condition. To me it worked through my personal journey rather than reading ABOUT it. But that's just me.

[abitbroken]

btw, Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend - the books or the tapes. A lot of codependents have boundary issues - i found benefit from that one.

[findingbeauty]

You could also attend CoDA meetings: link removed