Codependency For Dummies

Introduction 1

Part I: What is Codependency and Who is Codependent? 7

Chapter 1: When Relationships Hurt 9

Chapter 2: A New Definition of Codependency 27

Chapter 3: Characteristics of Codependents 39

Chapter 4: So, Are You Codependent? 69

Part II: Breaking the Cycle of Codependency: Beginning Recovery 77

Chapter 5: Crossing De-Nile to Recovery 79

Chapter 6: The Process of Recovery 89

Chapter 7: How Did You Become Codependent? 97

Chapter 8: Taking Stock of Who You Are 119

Chapter 9: Nonattachment and Acceptance 133

Chapter 10: Learning to Value Yourself 155

Part III: The Skills: Taking Action 169

Chapter 11: Finding Your Voice 171

Chapter 12: Recovery and Your Family, Friends, and Lovers 191

Chapter 13: Going for the Gold – Healing Your Past 203

Chapter 14: Healing Pleasures 221

Chapter 15: Coping with Relapse 237

Part IV: Standing on Your Own: Leaving Codependency Behind 249

Chapter 16: Relationships that Work 251

Chapter 17: Empowering You 269

Chapter 18: Where to Get Help 285

Part V: The Part of Tens 293

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Love Yourself 295

Chapter 20: Ten Daily Reminders 301