Enslavement has the same symptoms as an Addiction

Addiction: Anything that is psychologically or physically habit-forming that causes dependency is an addiction. Addiction is being enslaved to a habit or practice despite negative repercussions.

A person can become addicted to virtually any substance, activity or behaviour (including control or being controlled).

 

Physical Enslavements: Definition of Physical addiction: The compulsive need for a drug or substance to prevent the withdrawal symptoms (physical and / or psychological).

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Behavioural / Emotional Enslavements: Definition of Behavioural / Emotional addiction: Someone who cannot control or stop an activity despite experiencing negative consequences.

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Co-Dependency (Relationship Addiction) is an emotional and behavioural condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy relationship. It is also known as ‘relationship addiction’ because people with co-dependency often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and / or abusive.

This type of addiction often involves placing a lower priority on one's own needs, while being overly concerned with the needs of others.

If you do everything to keep others happy at the expense of your peace and happiness, you are not benefiting anyone (especially if this prevents you from ending a dangerous relationship).

You’re not being a peacemaker; you're allowing yourself to be a casualty - a victim. When you do this you have no power over your life, and therefore you do not own your own life.