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| ACTING IN | SHAME | ACTING OUT | |
| A strong control orientation. Individual still feels compulsive but fights addiction. Strong fear of letting go. Must constantly be on his guard. Person shames himself because of compulsivity. Swears he won't act out again. Person tries to hold in his impulse to act out. | A sense of unworthiness, of being "no good." Feelings of hopelessness, and lowered self-esteem. | Compulsions | Sex Addiction |
| Dieting | Money / Gambling | ||
| Working | Addiction to Chaos | ||
| Mental Rituals | Emotional Highs | ||
| Self-righteousness | Physical Abuse | ||
| Perfectionism | Emotional Abuse | ||
| Codependency | Sexual Abuse | ||
| ABANDONMENT | Super-achieving | Ecstatic Religiosity | |
| The fear that my shame is uncovered and that people will reject and abandon me. | Addictions | Self-mutilation | |
| Alcohol / Drugs | Relationship Addiction | ||
| Food disorders | Caretaking | ||
From: Can Christians Love Too Much? Breaking the Cycle of Codependency
©1989 Margaret J. Rinck. All Rights Reserved
©1989 Margaret J. Rinck. All Rights Reserved

