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Is Something Still Missing in Your Recovery?

You've worked hard for your recovery. If it still hasn't brought the peace or freedom you hoped for, you're not alone, and nothing is wrong with you.

This short self-assessment will help you see where you are and what might come next. It takes about 5 minutes. There are no right or wrong answers. Just answer honestly.

1. I think people around me see how well I'm doing, but I don’t think they know how much I'm struggling inside. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

Your Experience in Recovery. How often is this true for you right now?

2. I know my life is better since I got sober, but I think I should feel happier or more at peace by now. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

3. I spend a lot of energy managing my emotions, reactions, or relationships. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

4. I feel overwhelmed by fear, anger, anxiety, or shame. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

5. I say or do things I regret, then criticize myself for it. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

6. I keep ending up in the same kinds of conflicts or relationships, and I'm not sure why. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

7. I hide parts of myself I don't want others to see, even from people I'm close to. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

8. By midday I've already used up most of my energy reacting to whatever comes at me. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

9. I understand a lot about why I do what I do, but I still react the same way. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

10. I've tried meetings, therapy, or other approaches. They helped, but something still feels missing. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

11. Even though I'm sober, I don't feel free in parts of my life. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

12. Despite everything I've accomplished, I feel empty, disconnected, or unsure what I really want. *

Often

Sometimes

Rarely or never

Thank you for answering honestly. It's possible to be grateful for your recovery and still want more from it. Next, a few questions about how you'd like to approach that.

13. I'm willing to consider that my addiction served a purpose, even though the cost became too high. *

Yes, I'm ready

I'm interested but unsure

Not yet

Your Readiness for a Different Approach. How true is this for you?

14. I'm willing to look honestly at things I've avoided. *

Yes, I'm ready

I'm interested but unsure

Not yet

15. I'm open to meeting my thoughts and feelings with curiosity and compassion instead of judging or controlling them. *

Yes, I'm ready

I'm interested but unsure

Not yet

16. I'm willing to explore how my fears and beliefs may be shaping my relationships and choices. *

Yes, I'm ready

I'm interested but unsure

Not yet

17. How long have you been sober from your primary addiction? *

Less than 1 year

1 to 4 years

5 to 10 years

More than 10 years

18. Are you drinking or using at all right now, even occasionally? *

Yes

No

19. Do you feel stable enough right now to take part in a program that involves honest self-reflection? *

Yes

I'm not sure

Not yet

20. If you could feel more free in one area of your life, what would it be?

Your results are ready.

Yes, send me weekly articles and CRP updates

No, just my assessment results and follow-up notes

Where should we send them? We'll also send a few short notes to help you make sense of your results. You can unsubscribe anytime. Weekly articles and CRP updates are optional.

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