Can codependents be narcissists?

While many studies find lower rates of narcissism among people with codependency, some have actually found higher rates of narcissism among those with codependent traits. A person who is codependent in one situation might be narcissistic in another.

What trauma leads to codependency?

Childhood trauma is often a root cause of codependency. They don’t always result, but for many people codependent relationships are a response to unaddressed past traumas. One reason may be that childhood trauma is usually family-centered: abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or even just divorce and fighting.

What is the opposite of a codependent?

Codependency, the habit of gaining your self worth from pleasing others, is something most people know of nowadays. But it’s lesser known opposite, called counterdependency, can be just as much of a problem and is often related to codependency.

Are most codependents narcissists?

[i] Although most narcissists can be classified as codependent, the reverse isn’t true – most codependents aren’t narcissists. They don’t exhibit common traits of exploitation, entitlement, and lack of empathy. Codependency is a disorder of a “lost self.”

What are the signs of codependency in relationships?

Rage, arrogance, envy, and contempt are defenses to underlying shame. Codependents deny their needs, especially emotional needs, which were neglected or shamed growing up. Some codependents act self-sufficient and readily put others’ needs first. Other codependents are demanding of people to satisfy their needs.

What is a stereotypical codependent?

Another is to seek recognition, mastery, and domination over others. Stereotypical codependents fall into the first category, and narcissists the second. They seek power and control of their environment in order to get their needs met.

How does a narcissist behave with her female friends?

The narcissist is extremely competitive with her friends. In her group of female friends, the narcissist figures out who is a threat and who is just following along with the rest of the group.