With all due respect, I want to add one more thing please. I understand why you are not favorable about taking medications, but sometimes we all need a little extra help along the way. It does not mean you are weak or unable to deal with life...it just means that sometimes we need something to help balance that which is out of whack, so to speak. Just a thought...
I think I would stop answering the phone at this point. If the person is extremely codependent as you have stated, then I think that make you an enabler??? In my honest opinion, that is not fair to you at all.
I am truly sorry for your traumatic experience and your pain and suffering. I do commend you for being a strong woman and removing yourself from the abusive situation you were in. It is not always the easiest thing to do in some circumstances. I think perhaps the nightmares you experience are what are sometimes referred to as flash backs. It would be my opinion that the reason you push others away when you are interested in them, or vice versa, is an unconscience normal self protection defense. I am sure there is underlying fear of being traumatized again and suffering loss. It might be a good idea to seek counseling to over come and work through what you have suffered. I wish you the very best of luck, and welcome to the site! There are some wonderful loving people here.
RE: How did you join CS???????
I was looking for a nice place with nice people to meet that had some Forums...found this one and stayed.