CODEPENDENCY ADDICTION: FROM MY UPCOMING BOOK:
"Throwing caution to the wind, codependent addicts immerse themselves into the “dream come true” relationship in which the safe-feeling vulnerability, excitement, intense attraction, and unrestrained lust soothes their addiction’s primary withdrawal symptom: pathological loneliness. Even though the “high” is indescribably pleasurable, it can never be maintained.

After prolonged exposure to this “drug,” tolerance develops, requiring a higher potency or frequency of the “drug” to deliver the same high. The development of tolerance parallels the timeline during which the codependent’s euphoria rapidly decreases, and their relationship with the narcissist shifts towards one of conflict, dismay, and disappointment. Like other drug addictions, there is a transition when the drug is no longer taken for the sheer experience of euphoria but to take away the pain that occurs when it wears off."

In this video, Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, explains how codependency addiction manifests as a repetitive and compulsive pattern of relationships with pathologically narcissistic lovers. Short or long-term relationships with narcissists, their drug of choice, create temporary or fleeting moments of euphoria and feelings of relational perfection. Like a drug addiction, codependents seek to replicate the initial blissful experience of connection and emotional fulfillment. Sadly, like any drug or process addiction, the codependent cannot control the “drug” or narcissist who, by their very nature, cannot be controlled.

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ABOUT ROSS ROSENBERG
Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC is a psychotherapist, educator, expert witness, and celebrated author. He is also a global thought leader and clinical expert in codependency, trauma, pathological narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and addictions.

Ross's pioneering codependency contributions are responsible for the sweeping theoretical and practical updates and developing a treatment program that permanently resolves it.

Ross has been featured on national TV and radio and is a regular radio and podcast guest. In addition, he has traveled the world, giving his one-of-a-kind keynote presentations and educational workshops.

His global impact is best illustrated by his 23 million viewed/240,000 subscribed YouTube channel and the sale of 150,000 Human Magnet Syndrome books published in 12 languages.

In 2013, Ross created The Self-Love Recovery Institute, a hub for his personal development, workshops, professional training, retreats, other programs, and services. Learn more at www.SelfLoveRecovery.com.

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