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HomeHealth BooksHealth, Mind & BodyMental HealthCodependencyCodependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself |
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 Great for Codependency and the Outcomes of Addiction Feb 24, 2010
I liked this book that I purchased one for myself after reading the copy loaned by my therapist. Goes to show how much I'm moved by it and wanted to keep one for repeated reading.
The author presents the topic from her own point-of-view and personal experience from the side of addiction moving to the other side, which is codependency. Little did I know that my behaviors and feelings were falling into the category of codependency. The book has a way of opening your eyes onto yourself, without sounding judgmental or persecutory. In a compassionate way, it made me understand that given any type of addiction-related situation (mine isn't alcohol or drug related yet the book still applied), the end-results are somewhat the same and related for individuals affected by another person's addiction and has a clear-cut, self-invoking way of "fixing" the individual affected (and not the one with the addiction). I know, it probably doesn't make sense but being on the receiving end of someone I care about who has an addiction, I found the book informative and helpful.
There's a lot to be taken from the book that one-time reading won't be enough for me, at least. I think there's multiple versions of this book out there by the same author under different covers, but the contents are the same.
If you found your way to this book, either thru someone or by yourself, you're probably in a situation where you are feeling hopeless by someone else's problem. This book may enlighten you to what needs to be done, and that you need to start taking care of yourself, and in a loving way, no longer be dependent on the addict.
Good Luck and God Bless!
Accurate Feb 22, 2010
The item was described accurately. It arrived in a very reasonable time and in great condition. I would DEFINATELY do business again with you because of this experience. Thank you.
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Finally...I understand why Feb 15, 2010
This book is just what I have been looking for all these years. Now I have a better understanding of why I do and act like I do as well as how to change it.
Melody Beattie is an outstanding author!!!!!!!!!
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Codependency - 101 Feb 06, 2010
Excellent!!
As a man involved in recovery for more than 35 years, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), and Alanon, being a codependent wasn't totally clear to me. Well guess no more. If you have a loved one that is, or may be, an alcoholic or addict, this book is for you.
Hurry, you don't have to suffer any longer. You don't have to wonder why you feel guilty, sad, depressed or any of a number of other ailments that may have hitched a ride on your feelings.
There's a reason this book has sold over 5 Million copies. The stories are well told, and Melody's writing style will keep you glued to the book. More importantly, it will keep your interest up because there is so much to identify with.
Good luck and happy recovery.
Claude "Hoot" Hooten Author
Drunk & Disorderly, Again - My name is Hoot, I'm an alcoholic
Mynameishoot.com
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 Good for people that are not codependent Feb 01, 2010
This book provided a much needed understanding for me on how real codependency is for people around me. It has allowed me to be more patient with loved ones or at least understand where all the projected frustration and anxiety comes from over things that appear to be so unimportant to me. I also regonized that it can be very easy to fall into codependent ways and give up on believing in yourself.
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