Does Anyone Have Addictive Relationship Issues?

[ginsa]

It never occured to me that relationship addiction was something real until I went to Detox. There were classes about that specifically. I'd like to know more about it, especially from first hand experiences. I'd appreciate it if any of you would share what you might know about it, whether it's about you, a friend, relative, etc.

Thanks

[mtgoat911]

here is the link, and i promise to post more about this topic over there
so far i only have a tiny bit of info.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Step-forum/co-dependency-meditation/show/1074549

i stayed with my husband even when i was clean and he was using for an entire year because i was afraid of being on my own, i know what you are talking about i think
xo

[mtgoat911]

hey, i had some issues with this before, i read a few books on co-dependency
one of my na sponsors even went to a recovery retreat for people with co-dependency issues, but the books were free, those retreats are pricy
i do post daily co-depency meditations on the step forum, i try my best to keep them current, they may have some solutions for you

[Astray]

Yes, it sounds very familiar.

[ginsa]

Addictive relationships are marked by an inability to break free of an unhealthy attachment to another person. As with substance addiction, a person in an addictive  relationship will continue to engage in it in spite of the harmful nature of it. Not necessarily as a co-dependent though. Often both persons in the relationship exhibit addictive behaviors. When an individual withdraws from the relationship they may experience obsessive thoughts about the "other" ( like cravings for a substance), physiological symptoms such as depression and anxiety. They will keep going back (relapse) even though they may suffer from abuse, neglect, or legal problems as a result of the relationship. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

[NorcoQueenoftheUniverse]

Not quite sure what you're asking... Co-Dependency or?