Residential treatment and rehab for codependency

Codependent attachment does not form out of thin air, it is either acquired or taught to us as children. If we grew up with one parent who was highly codependent on the other, we could learn that this is how to show others that you love them. We can also become codependent if we experienced childhood trauma. Trauma can lead us to internalize the belief that the world is unsafe and we must work to control it.

At Paracelsus Recovery, we ensure you receive the best treatment for codependency available. During treatment, a psychiatrist and specialized psychotherapist or psychologist will help you process underlying traumas while a live-in therapist will be available to provide you with 24/7 emotional support. We will also address any physical imbalances such as biochemical issues or gut imbalances. Physical health can drastically impact our stress levels and when we are stressed, we are more likely to worry about irrational fears or anxieties which can influence our relationships.

If you are struggling with codependency, our residential treatment in Zurich and London can help you create healthier relationships.

「人々が自分の力を放棄する最も一般的な方法は、自分には何も持っていないと考えることです。」 – The Color Purple の著者、アリス ウォーカー

Codependency occurs when we put someone else’s needs before our own. When we sorrow from codependency, we struggle to find self-worth outside of pleasing other people even when they mistreat us. Low self-esteem, fear of abandonment, and confusing compassion for love are common characteristics of a codependent personality. Codependency can often be found at the root of many self-destructive addictions.

Codependent relationships tend to be very one-sided and can become acrimonious. Codependency can also make people more attracted to individuals ‘in need’ who are suffering from mental health or addiction issues.

For example, a codependent person might enter a relationship with a narcissist because they will be attracted to someone who requires all of their attention and energy. Codependent people can also be attracted to individuals suffering from addiction because an individual in the thralls of addiction is highly vulnerable. If a person is suffering from codependency, there can be an eagerness to provide other people with excessive help and to minimize the influences of their actions. As such, the person who is struggling with an addiction can become dependent on that help. Together, codependency and addiction reinforce each other, delaying recovery for both parties.