In my previous blog post, I discussed a common dynamic in relationships that can lead to distress over time – overfunctioning and underfunctioning. Overfunctioners often take on tasks that are not theirs to handle, while underfunctioners may become reliant on the overfunctioner to manage most responsibilities in the relationship.
Understanding Overfunctioning Behavior
Overfunctioning behavior can manifest in various ways:
- Anticipating everyone’s needs except your own
- Micromanaging your partner’s schedule
- Taking charge of social planning and decision-making
- Being bossy about your partner’s habits and goals
- Offering unsolicited advice and nagging
- Backseat driving and taking over tasks
Recognizing Underfunctioning Behavior
Underfunctioning behavior includes:
- Waiting for specific instructions rather than taking initiative
- Avoiding leadership roles and responsibilities
- Struggling with schedules and tasks, relying on others to manage
- Difficulty in decision-making and following through
- Expecting others to provide without contributing equally
Tip 1: Acknowledge the Pattern and Its Impact
Both partners must recognize the overfunctioning/underfunctioning dynamic and its effects on the relationship. Self-reflection is key to understanding individual behaviors and contributions to the cycle.
Tip 2: Open Lines of Communication
Open and honest communication is essential to address feelings of resentment and frustration. Overfunctioners should express their needs for support, while underfunctioners can communicate their desire for growth and responsibility.
Tip 3: Establish Healthy Boundaries and Expectations
Define roles, set boundaries, and distribute responsibilities evenly. Overfunctioners should practice letting go of control, while underfunctioners can take initiative and build confidence in managing tasks.
Tip 4: Encourage Mutual Responsibility and Support
Share tasks, make decisions together, and provide emotional support equally. Celebrate successes and encourage independence in each other’s growth and development.
Tip 5: Seek Professional Help if Needed
A licensed couples therapist can help explore underlying issues and develop strategies for a balanced relationship. Seeking professional help is a proactive step towards creating a healthier and fulfilling partnership.
If you resonate with these dynamics, consider joining our upcoming workshop on Healing Attachment Wounds in Relationships. This program aims to support overfunctioners in relationships with individuals with attachment wounds, offering guidance and education for maintaining a healthy balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses holistic medicine
Holistic medicine treats the whole person and not only specific symptoms. It focuses on both the mental and physical aspects of well-being.
Holistic medicine also includes chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, yoga, and various other complementary therapies.
A holistic approach to medicine includes those with heart problems, cancer, diabetes, arthritis or depression.
What is the alternative to holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine refers to a holistic approach to health care. It considers all aspects and their emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions. It recognizes that each illness must have multiple causes, and therefore requires a combination or several treatments to be most effective.
Holistic medicine doctors believe that prevention is more effective than treatment. They partner with patients to achieve optimal wellness.
They seek to identify underlying causes of disease and prevent it from recurring. Holistic doctors look at the whole body, not just the organs. Holistic physicians often refer to the whole being as “the Body”.
This means they see beyond the skin and treat your body holistically. The doctor may recommend changes to your diet, exercise, or life style. The doctor may recommend meditation, yoga, massage, acupuncture or chiropractic treatment.
What is the difference between alternative medicine and complementary medicine?
Alternative medicine is any treatment that isn’t considered standard by mainstream medical practitioners but which has been shown to have benefits for some conditions. Some examples include homeopathy and aromatherapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, Ayurveda (TCM), traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine. Complementary Medicines are treatments that add to the treatment of conventional medicine. They may also be used in combination with it. These include dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, and other natural substances.
Although both types of medicine are common, conventional doctors don’t recommend them because there isn’t enough evidence or safety concern.
There is not consensus among health professionals regarding the best approach for integrating CAM in patient care.
Many CAM practices are based on theories developed over thousands of years. But clinical trials in the past 20 years have suggested that these therapies might work.
A number of studies suggest that acupuncture may be able to relieve pain. The preliminary data suggests that acupuncture may decrease nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy. Some studies have shown that acupuncture may be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome (FBS), fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple Sclerosis, migraines, tension headaches as well as anxiety and depression.
Some CAM treatments may also have therapeutic potential for diseases such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes and asthma, heart disease, heart disease, hypertension or Alzheimer’s disease.
Experts agree that CAM can help with many ailments, even though we still have a lot to learn about its effectiveness.
People are increasingly turning to CAM practitioners to find relief from common ailments.
Despite the popularity of alternative and complementary medicine, many people are still unsure what they mean.
Statistics
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
External Links
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: The Rise and Rise of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Sociological Perspective – PubMed
- PubMed: Holistic medicine – PubMed
cam.cancer.gov
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal
- Acupuncture for Treatment of Insomnia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
nccih.nih.gov
How To
What is it that a holistic doctor does that a conventional doctor doesn’t do?
A holistic doctor provides a wider range of services than a traditional doctor, including a nutritionist, massage therapist, acupuncturist, homeopath, naturopath, etc.
A holistic doctor works with patients holistically – they look at the whole person, their lifestyle, and environment and address the root cause of any health issues rather than just treating symptoms. This helps them find the root causes and to take preventative steps and long-term care. Holistic doctors use natural remedies such as herbs and essential oils alongside conventional medicine to help treat illness. They offer nutritional and dietary advice to help you live a healthy lifestyle.
Additionally, holistic doctors offer treatments such as reflexology, massage, shiatsu and acupuncture.
–
——————————————————————————————————————————————
This blog is a source of general information and discussion on health and related topics. Information and materials on this blog, on the website, or in any of the connected materials are not intended to replace or used as a substitute for the advice of a medical professional, diagnosis, or treatment. This blog does not represent the application of any nursing, medical or other health professional advice or diagnosis. We are unable to diagnose health conditions, offer second opinions or provide specific treatment recommendations via this blog or on our website.
If you or another person is suffering from a medical issue and you are concerned, consult your doctor or seek out other medical professional treatment as soon as possible. Do not disregard medical advice from a professional or delay seeking it due to information you seen on the blog or website or in any of the linked materials. If you’re experiencing an emergency medical situation, dial 911 or seek emergency medical assistance on the closest phone immediately.
——————————————————————————————————————————————
By: Karoline
Title: 5 Effective Strategies to Break the Overfunctioning/Underfunctioning Cycle in Relationships
Sourced From: lissarankin.com/5-tips-for-breaking-the-overfunctioning-underfunctioning-cycle-in-relationships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-tips-for-breaking-the-overfunctioning-underfunctioning-cycle-in-relationships
Published Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:18 +0000
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses holistic medicine
Holistic medicine treats the whole person and not only specific symptoms. It focuses on both the mental and physical aspects of well-being.
Holistic medicine also includes chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, yoga, and various other complementary therapies.
A holistic approach to medicine includes those with heart problems, cancer, diabetes, arthritis or depression.
What is the alternative to holistic medicine?
Holistic medicine refers to a holistic approach to health care. It considers all aspects and their emotional, spiritual, and environmental dimensions. It recognizes that each illness must have multiple causes, and therefore requires a combination or several treatments to be most effective.
Holistic medicine doctors believe that prevention is more effective than treatment. They partner with patients to achieve optimal wellness.
They seek to identify underlying causes of disease and prevent it from recurring. Holistic doctors look at the whole body, not just the organs. Holistic physicians often refer to the whole being as “the Body”.
This means they see beyond the skin and treat your body holistically. The doctor may recommend changes to your diet, exercise, or life style. The doctor may recommend meditation, yoga, massage, acupuncture or chiropractic treatment.
What is the difference between alternative medicine and complementary medicine?
Alternative medicine is any treatment that isn’t considered standard by mainstream medical practitioners but which has been shown to have benefits for some conditions. Some examples include homeopathy and aromatherapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, Ayurveda (TCM), traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine. Complementary Medicines are treatments that add to the treatment of conventional medicine. They may also be used in combination with it. These include dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, and other natural substances.
Although both types of medicine are common, conventional doctors don’t recommend them because there isn’t enough evidence or safety concern.
There is not consensus among health professionals regarding the best approach for integrating CAM in patient care.
Many CAM practices are based on theories developed over thousands of years. But clinical trials in the past 20 years have suggested that these therapies might work.
A number of studies suggest that acupuncture may be able to relieve pain. The preliminary data suggests that acupuncture may decrease nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy. Some studies have shown that acupuncture may be beneficial for irritable bowel syndrome (FBS), fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple Sclerosis, migraines, tension headaches as well as anxiety and depression.
Some CAM treatments may also have therapeutic potential for diseases such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes and asthma, heart disease, heart disease, hypertension or Alzheimer’s disease.
Experts agree that CAM can help with many ailments, even though we still have a lot to learn about its effectiveness.
People are increasingly turning to CAM practitioners to find relief from common ailments.
Despite the popularity of alternative and complementary medicine, many people are still unsure what they mean.
Statistics
- The concept of regression toward the mean implies that an extreme result is more likely to be followed by a less extreme result. (en.wikipedia.org)
- These studies found that 38.4% concluded positive or possibly positive effects for CAM (12.4%), 4.8% concluded no effect, 0.7% concluded harmful effects, and 56.6% concluded insufficient evidence. (en.wikipedia.org)
- category.[111]Edzard Ernst characterized the evidence for many alternative techniques as weak, nonexistent, or negative and in 2011, published his estimate that about 7.4% were based on “sound evidence.” However, he believes that may be an overestimate. (en.wikipedia.org)
- A 15-year systematic review published in 2022 on the global acceptance and use of CAM among medical specialists found the overall acceptance of CAM at 52% and the overall use at 45%. (en.wikipedia.org)
- According to the World Health Organization, 80% of people use herbal medicine worldwide. (webmd.com)
External Links
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- PubMed: The Rise and Rise of Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Sociological Perspective – PubMed
- PubMed: Holistic medicine – PubMed
cam.cancer.gov
liebertpub.com
- Games for Health Journal
- Acupuncture for Treatment of Insomnia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
nccih.nih.gov
How To
What is it that a holistic doctor does that a conventional doctor doesn’t do?
A holistic doctor provides a wider range of services than a traditional doctor, including a nutritionist, massage therapist, acupuncturist, homeopath, naturopath, etc.
A holistic doctor works with patients holistically – they look at the whole person, their lifestyle, and environment and address the root cause of any health issues rather than just treating symptoms. This helps them find the root causes and to take preventative steps and long-term care. Holistic doctors use natural remedies such as herbs and essential oils alongside conventional medicine to help treat illness. They offer nutritional and dietary advice to help you live a healthy lifestyle.
Additionally, holistic doctors offer treatments such as reflexology, massage, shiatsu and acupuncture.
