Codependency Self Test
This codependency self test is highly generalized. You may have questions as to why a certain indicator points to codependency. Feel free to use the form at the bottom of the codependency self test to ask questions. - I often feel depressed or low on energy.
- I have panic attacks sometimes.
- I’m often involved in relationships with people who are alcoholics or have other forms of addiction.
- My relationships often involve people who need my help or are somehow dependent on me.
- I feel best about myself when I‘m able to help someone else.
- I need to feel needed.
- I’m usually the one giving advice and trying to fix someone else’s problems.
- People become angry sometimes when I try to help them.
- I spend a lot of time thinking through or replaying scenes, trying to figure out what I can do to effect desired outcomes.
- I seem to have difficulty starting and maintaining healthy relationships.
- I don’t take complements well.
- I don’t like to ask for help from others.
- When others try to help me I feel uncomfortable and get preoccupied with how it is I’m going to give something back to them.
- I try not to get angry because when I do, I lose control and say things I regret.
- I have a very hard time saying "No."
- I often commit to things that I don‘t really have the time or energy for.
- It is hard for me to act silly, have fun or relax.
- If I'm not productive, I feel worthless.
- I don’t think anyone could really love me.
- I am afraid of being abandoned or being alone.
- I expect that I’m not going to get my needs met.
- It feels like the people around me don’t listen to me when I tell them I want or need something.
- I seem to justify or make excuses for others actions when they have hurt me.
- I don‘t leave bad relationships. I stay in them and feel like there‘s nothing else I can do about it.
- When bad things happen they are usually my fault. I usually take the blame and the responsibility for fixing it.
- I give double messages. I say I‘m not going to do something and then I do it. I know I do it but I can’t control it.
- I don‘t have many friends.
- I don’t usually think about what my needs are. Most often I am aware of what others want or need.
- Typically, I don’t have enough time in my day to do things just for me.
If you have checked "Yes" to 5 or more of the statements on this co-dependency self test, your may have a problem with codependency. This codependency self test is best used as a general indicator to determine if counseling or commitment to a self help program may be helpful.
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