What causes a controlling personality: The controlling Codependent
What causes a controlling personality: The controlling Codependent
What causes a controlling personality: The controlling Codependent
Friday 9th December 2022
Heidi Rain unpacks controlling personalities in codependent relationships, offering insights and tools for breaking toxic cycles and fostering personal growth.
Unpacking the Controlling Codependent: Root Causes and Pathways to Healing
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Why do some people feel the need to control everything around them? In this episode of 'Addiction and Codependency Breakthrough', Heidi Rain dives into the origins of controlling personalities, particularly within the context of codependency. With her expertise as a master codependency coach, Heidi explains the difference between a 'controller' and a 'fixer' and why understanding these roles is crucial for anyone caught in the web of dysfunctional relationships.
She highlights how compulsive self-reliance and hypervigilance often drive controlling behavior, tracing these traits back to their roots in past experiences and fears of losing control. Heidi offers practical advice on expanding self-awareness and letting go of control to foster personal growth and healing. Whether you're dealing with your own controlling tendencies or trying to understand a loved one, this episode provides valuable insights and tools for breaking toxic cycles and achieving lasting change.