Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to codependency:

1. How can I tell whether my behavior is codependent or simply caring?
   
   
2. What are some of the signs and symptoms that lead you to suspect that I am codependent?
   
   
3. Which of my other behaviors may be related to my codependency?
   
   
4. What is the likely source of my codependent behavior?
   
   
5. What steps can I take to curb my codependent behavior?
   
   
6. What treatment options are best for me?
   
   
7. What will I discuss during my treatment sessions?
   
   
8. What is my prognosis?
   
   
9. How will I know whether or not I’m getting better?
   
   
10. I’m worried about how people in my life will react if I stop caring for them. How can I explain my change in behavior to them?