What irrational thinking leads you to become a caretaker?
The people in my life could not survive without my assistance or help.
They are dependent people who would fail or collapse if I stopped taking care of them.
They can't do without me.
I just can't stand to see them fail or get into trouble.
They are too incompetent to take care of themselves.
People expect me to take care of them and I could never let them down.
I am the only stable one around here and if I don't take control they would all fall apart.
If I don't take over for them, they would mess up so badly that it would take more energy to clean up the mess than to prevent it.
It is important that the people in my life be protected from failure, pain, hurt, or suffering.
I could never let them down. They depend on me too much.
You've always got to look after them since they are so inadequate and could never succeed on their own.
How can I allow other people to hurt and suffer pain? It hurts me not to lift a finger to rescue or fix them.
They are desperate and just this once I need to take over for them
