Co-Dependency

Many obese people come from dysfunctional families. This doesn't necessarily mean they have alcohol or drug-related backgrounds, but nonetheless, their upbringing was not "normal". The trouble is, many people don't know what "normal" is until they have been in a dysfunctional environment for many years and the emotional damage has been done, which generally occurs before the age of seven years.

"Co-dependency is also the extreme exaggeration of natural and normal behaviour with work, eating, spending, sexuality, etc., requiring moderation by changing belief systems."

Co-dependency is a pattern of abnormal dependency on approval from others in an attempt to find self-worth, self-esteem and identity. People with emotional overeating problems would probably identify with the words: "people pleasing", as this is a sweet-sounding name for what, to many people, actually is a serious psychological problem.

Co-dependency is also the extreme exaggeration of natural and normal behaviour with work, eating, spending, sexuality, etc., requiring moderation by changing belief systems.

Not all overeaters have experienced dysfunctional lifestyles, but Courage to Change can help people who have developed co-dependency issues through learned behaviour while growing up in an unstable environment.

Not everyone has serious side effects from co-dependency. Many can manage life without seeking outside assistance to clear away the debris. However, there are those of us who do need help and Courage to Change has the experience to change your Life.

Courage to Change can help you change your belief system with easy to follow tools and encouragement (via Skype, telephone or email) during "black dog" times.