🌟 Understanding Co-Regulation vs. Co-Dependency 🌟 In neuroscience, the difference between co-regulation and co-dependency is critical for healthy relationships. 🤝 🔹 Co-Regulation: Supporting others without losing yourself. When you babysit for a friend, help a coworker brainstorm, or share household chores with your partner, you foster mutual support and emotional balance. This helps calm the nervous system, teaching effective self-regulation. 🌱 🔹 Co-Dependency: Neglecting your needs for o

65K views · 2.5K reactions | Reminder that adults need co-regulation and secure figures too. Definitely for the big stuff, but even within the daily minor stressors... My mom has put in work over the years thru her own therapy and dedication to growth so that she can be a calm soothing support to all of us despite never having had that from her own parents. Love to all of you giving the love without ever having received it. You're truly amazing. | Attachment Nerd | Facebook