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Codependency Red Flags: A Checklist for Self-Assessment

Codependency is a behavioral pattern where someone becomes overly invested in another person's life, often at the expense of their own wellbeing. While caring for others is healthy, codependency crosses into territory where your sense of self becomes entangled with someone else's emotions, behaviors, and choices. Recognizing the signs is the first step toward building healthier relationships.

Understanding Codependency

At its core, codependency involves an imbalanced relationship dynamic where one person's needs consistently take priority. This pattern often develops in childhood, particularly in families where emotional needs weren't adequately met or where dysfunction required children to take on adult responsibilities. However, codependency can develop at any stage of life through various relationships.

Key Red Flags to Watch For

Excessive People-Pleasing Do you find yourself constantly saying yes, even when you want to say no? Codependent individuals often struggle with setting boundaries because they fear rejection or conflict. They may agree to commitments that drain their time and energy, believing that their worth depends on making others happy.

Taking Responsibility for Others' Emotions When someone around you is upset, do you immediately feel it's your job to fix it? This goes beyond empathy into a territory where you feel personally responsible for managing everyone else's emotional states. You might find yourself walking on eggshells, constantly monitoring others' moods and adjusting your behavior accordingly.

Difficulty Making Decisions Independently Codependent people often seek excessive reassurance before making even minor decisions. They may constantly ask others for advice, not trusting their own judgment. This stems from a deep-seated belief that their opinions and choices aren't valid without external validation.

Loss of Personal Identity Have your hobbies, interests, and friendships fallen by the wayside? Codependency often involves becoming so absorbed in another person's life that you lose touch with who you are outside of that relationship. Your preferences, goals, and values may become unclear or entirely aligned with someone else's.

Enabling Destructive Behaviors While you may believe you're helping, codependent individuals often enable harmful patterns in others. This might involve making excuses for someone's behavior, covering up their mistakes, or shielding them from the natural consequences of their actions. This prevents both parties from growing and addressing underlying issues.

Chronic Anxiety About Relationships Constant worry about being abandoned or rejected is a hallmark of codependency. You might obsessively analyze conversations, looking for signs that someone is upset with you. This anxiety can become all-consuming, affecting your ability to focus on other aspects of life.

Neglecting Self-Care When did you last do something purely for your own enjoyment? Codependent individuals often put their own needs last, viewing self-care as selfish. They may skip meals, lose sleep, or ignore health issues while focusing on others' needs.

Self-Assessment Questions

Take a moment to honestly reflect on these questions:

• Do you feel anxious or guilty when you're not actively helping someone?

• Is it difficult for you to identify what you're feeling at any given moment?

• Do you often feel resentful about giving so much but receiving little in return?

• Have you stayed in relationships that are clearly unhealthy because you feel needed?

• Do you struggle to spend time alone without feeling empty or purposeless?

• Is your mood largely dependent on how others around you are doing?

• Do you find yourself attracted to people who seem to need "fixing" or rescuing?

Moving Forward

Recognizing codependent patterns is challenging but crucial for personal growth. These behaviors often feel like love or care, making them difficult to identify as problematic. However, healthy relationships involve two whole individuals who support each other while maintaining their own identities and boundaries.

If you've identified with several of these red flags, remember that change is possible. Recovery from codependency is a journey that often involves learning to set boundaries, developing self-awareness, and building a stronger sense of self. Many people find that therapy, support groups, or self-help resources provide valuable guidance in this process.

The goal isn't to stop caring about others but to care for yourself with equal dedication. By addressing codependent patterns, you create space for more balanced, fulfilling relationships where both people can thrive as individuals while supporting each other's growth.

Remember, seeking help isn't a sign of weakness—it's an act of courage and self-respect. Whether through professional support or trusted resources, taking steps to address codependency is an investment in your wellbeing and future relationships.

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WEEKLY ASTROLOGY

It’s a week of grounded action and emotional tending. As Mars enters the practical sign of Virgo, the Sun transits into the emotional waters of Cancer on the summer solstice. The days ahead ask for your discernment. As you tune in, you must also tune out any noise so you can choose your own voice, desires, intuition, structures, and truth. Your weekly horoscope for June 15-21, 2025, helps you understand how.

June 16 | Moon enters Pisces
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June 18 | Moon enters Aries
June 20 | Sun enters Cancer
June 21 | Moon enters Taurus

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Parkinson’s gut link raise treatment possibilities

Bacteria present in the gut could act as “early warning signs” of Parkinson’s disease, scientists said this week.

In a study, researchers at University College London (UCL) discovered “clear differences” in types of bacteria found in people with Parkinson’s and those without. The research adds to the increasing evidence showing how gut and brain health are closely aligned.

Currently, Parkinson’s is very difficult to diagnose in its early stages because symptoms develop slowly. However, changes in the gut biome could offer an early indication of the disease, UCL scientists said, helping doctors detect and treat the disease before symptoms become severe.

“We don’t yet know if the bacteria are causing the cognitive decline or if changes in the body due to Parkinson’s allow these bacteria to grow,” said lead researcher Dr Frederick Clasen.

Dr Saaed Shoaie, who co-authored the study, added: “The emerging evidence underscores the potential importance of maintaining oral and gut health in mitigating or slowing neurodegenerative processes.”

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