Here is a list of feelings that may be difficult for people with problem behaviors such as drug abuse or excessive drinking. There are many words to describe feelings. Some are big, some are small. And some have similar meanings but do vary slightly.
Identify Your Feelings
Identifying the words that best describe those feelings that could put you at risk for unhealthy behaviors is a necessary step in making changes to your feelings.
Circle the feelings that you experience often. Cross out the ones you rarely experience. You may add your own feelings to the list as well.
Study the feelings you circled. Now close your eyes and think about how your feelings affect your attitude and behaviors. On a piece of paper write down the three feelings that have caused you problems in the past. List how often you experience each feeling. Add any warning signals you experience with each feeling, such as your heart rate is faster, or say your palms get clammy. What do you usually do when you feel this way? What do you hope to accomplish by changing these feelings – such as my children would like me more, or my relationship will be stronger, and so on.
This report is not a diagnosis. We hope this information can guide you toward improving your life.
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