What is causing your alcohol cravings?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do you typically respond to a stressful day?

  • A.
    I find myself wanting a drink to unwind.
  • B.
    I get emotional and often feel the need for a quick escape.
  • C.
    I stick to my usual routine, which sometimes includes drinking.
  • D.
    I might skip meals or rest, which leads to cravings.
• 2.
  When you think about drinking, what feeling usually accompanies the thought?

  • A.
    A sense of urgency to relieve tension.
  • B.
    A desire for comfort or to soothe my feelings.
  • C.
    It's just part of my daily habits and rituals.
  • D.
    I often confuse it with hunger or thirst.
• 3.
  What's your go-to method for dealing with negative emotions?

  • A.
    I tend to distract myself from the stress, sometimes with a drink.
  • B.
    I look for something to make me feel better, like alcohol.
  • C.
    I don't have a specific method; I just follow my usual patterns.
  • D.
    I might eat something or take a nap, but it doesn't always help.
• 4.
  How do you feel about your current coping strategies?

  • A.
    They're not ideal; I often feel overwhelmed and turn to alcohol.
  • B.
    I wish I had better ways to handle my emotions without drinking.
  • C.
    They're mostly habitual, and I'm not sure how to change them.
  • D.
    I'm not always aware of my body's needs, which leads to cravings.
• 5.
  What typically triggers your desire to drink?

  • A.
    High-pressure situations or a lot of work stress.
  • B.
    Feeling down, lonely, or upset.
  • C.
    It's usually around the same time or in the same social settings.
  • D.
    When I haven't taken care of my basic needs and self-care
• 6.
  How do you manage your time and daily routines?

  • A.
    I'm often busy and stressed, with little time for relaxation.
  • B.
    I struggle to find time for self-care and emotional processing.
  • C.
    My routines are set, and it's hard for me to break out of them.
  • D.
    I sometimes forget to eat or sleep well, which affects my mood.
• 7.
  What's your relationship with alcohol like?

  • A.
    It's a quick fix for stress, but I know it's not the answer.
  • B.
    It feels like a friend when I'm feeling emotional.
  • C.
    It's been a part of my life for so long, it's like second nature.
  • D.
    I sometimes drink instead of addressing my physical needs.
• 8.
  How do you feel after you've had a drink?

  • A.
    Temporarily relieved, but the stress usually comes back.
  • B.
    Emotionally numb, which sometimes is what I'm looking for.
  • C.
    It's just part of my routine, so I don't know if I feel much different.
  • D.
    It gives me more energy
• 9.
  What do you wish you could change about your drinking?

  • A.
    I want to find healthier ways to cope with stress.
  • B.
    I'd like to manage my emotions without relying on alcohol.
  • C.
    I'm looking to break the cycle and form new, positive habits.
  • D.
    I need to be more mindful of my physical state and my self-care to avoid cravings.
• 10.
  How do you envision your ideal sober life?

  • A.
    Free from stress and full of healthy coping mechanisms.
  • B.
    Emotionally balanced and resilient without alcohol.
  • C.
    Structured with positive routines that don't involve drinking.
  • D.
    Attentive to my body's needs, reducing the urge to drink.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Stress Coping

  Your results indicate that stress may be a significant trigger for your alcohol cravings. I understand how overwhelming life can get, and coping with stress was the reason I first started drinking. By recognizing this pattern, you can explore healthier stress management techniques so you feel less cravings for alcohol and build confidence that you don't need a drink. Here are some resources to help you with stress:
• 2.
  Emotional Comfort

  Your quiz outcome suggests that you might be using alcohol as a form of emotional comfort. It's okay to seek solace, but there are more constructive ways to cope with your feelings than going for instant gratification choices. This only makes our emotions more intense later and destroys our self-esteem. Here are some resources to support you in learning coping skills:
• 3.
  Habitual Behavior

  Your responses indicate that habitual behavior could be behind your alcohol cravings. Habits can be powerful, but they can also be unlearned and reshaped. Developing more self-awareness can help. Here are some resources to help you break out of autopilot mode
• 4.
  Physical Triggers

  It seems that physical triggers, such as hunger or fatigue, might be contributing to your alcohol cravings. Being in tune with your body's needs is crucial. Here are some resources to help: