To find out if you are affected by a loved one’s substance misuse, answer the questions below.
Answering yes to the majority of these questions indicates how much your life is adversely affected by their addiction.
- Are you constantly trying to control the addict’s life?
- Do you make excuses for their behavior or cover up their mistakes?
- Do you feel guilty and ashamed because of their addiction?
- Do you feel exhausted and confused because of their dishonesty and manipulations?
- Are you constantly worried something bad is going to happen to them?
- Are you always tired, nervous or depressed?
- Do you believe it is your fault they are misusing drugs/alcohol?
- Are you made to believe your shortcomings has led to their condition?
- Do you feel alone and feel ashamed to talk to anyone believing you are guilty for their addiction?
- Do you wake up in the morning not knowing what to expect from them?
- Is the quality of your daily life dependant on how they are feeling each day?
- Is your own life in turmoil because of their addiction?