Selftest

Addiction self test
If you are unsure whether you or your loved one is suffering from an addiction, take this test.

Think about the answers. Be honest with yourself.
These are not yes or no questions. They are meant to be thought provoking. You may use a sheet of paper to write down feelings that the questions bring up, or simply acknowledge the thoughts that occur as you read them.

•    Why are you taking this self-assessment?
•    Do you drink or use drugs to enhance your life?
•    Does a life without alcohol or drugs seem like a fun life to live?
•    Have you ever set a goal to stop or reduce your habit and failed to achieve it?
•    Do you have a favorite drink or drug?
•    How would it feel if someone said they were taking that drink or drug away?
•    What do you remember about the first time you ever drank or used?
•    What is your mood when you cannot have your favorite drink or drug?
•    Has anyone ever told you that they are concerned by your drinking or using?
•    Do you ever have regrets about how you behaved under the influence?
•    Do you sleep well?
•    How is your physical health?
•    Does your addiction/behavior/use seem to have an affect on your ability  to connect with your feelings?
•    Is your efficiency in life affected by your alcohol or drug use?
•    Does alcohol or drug use put your job or finances in jeopardy?
•    Have you ever sought help for your drinking or using habits before? What was the result?
•    Do you often feel hopeless?
•    Have your personal or business relationships been affected by your drinking or using?
•    Do you regret spending money on alcohol or drugs after you have already spent it?
•    Do you need to get ‘a little something’ in you (alcohol or drugs) before you go out?
•    Does your drinking or using affect your children?
•    If someone offered you help, would you take it?
 
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Self-test Co-dependency
Please answer the following questions as if you were speaking to your addicted friend or family member. If you answer yes to a majority of the questions, you should consider co-dependency treatment.
 
•    My good feelings about who I am stem from being liked by you.
•    My good feelings about who I am stem from receiving approval from you.
•    Your struggle affects my serenity. My mental attention focuses on solving your problems/relieving your pain.
•    My mental attention is focused on you.
•    My mental attention is focused on protecting you.
•    My mental attention is focused on manipulating you to do it my way.
•    Solving your problems bolsters my self-esteem.
•    Relieving your pain bolsters my self-esteem.
•    My own hobbies/interests are put aside. My time is spent sharing your hobbies/interests.
•    Your clothing and personal appearance are dictated by my desires and I feel that you are a reflection of me.
•    Your behavior is dictated by my desires and I feel that you are a reflection of me.
•    I am not aware of how I feel. I am aware of how you feel.
•    I am not aware of what I want - I ask what you want.

Are you addicted or do you suffer from co-dependency?
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