Addiction & Recovery Self-Check Not sure if you need support? Start here.

Actions are information.

This self-check isn’t about judgment or diagnosis—it’s about whether you’re ready to stop running and turn toward yourself. You might be using substances, screen time, food, sex, or overworking to avoid deeper discomfort.

That doesn’t make you broken—it makes you human.

Use this screener to clarify your patterns and consider your next steps. You won’t need to share your name or email unless you choose to continue.

Struggling with self-regulation?

This isn’t about judgment, diagnosis, or labels. It’s about recognizing how we use things outside of ourselves—substances, behaviors, distractions—to manage what’s happening inside of us.

Avoidance is a strategy. Use is a symptom. The wound underneath is what matters.

People don’t turn to coping strategies because they’re reckless or selfish. They turn to them because they’ve never known true internal safety. When your soul feels like it’s on fire and you don’t know how to put it out, distraction becomes survival. The escape is temporary—but the need underneath is real.

This screener is here to help you recognize patterns of emotional numbing, compulsive distraction, or overuse—and gently consider what’s underneath. Your answers are private and won’t be saved unless you choose to move forward.

No pressure, no shame—just information you can use.

Check all yes responses

I find myself turning to things that don’t really solve the problem. Over-researching, using substances, getting disproportionally angry, doom scrolling — I use behaviors or substances to self soothe.

My coping behaviors sometimes get in the way of my work or relationships. I’ve missed deadlines, disconnected from people, or pulled away when I’m overwhelmed.

I feel guilt, shame, or secrecy around how I cope. Even if no one knows, it doesn’t feel aligned with the person I want to be.

I keep going back to certain habits even when they’re not helping. I’ve tried to change — and sometimes I do for a while — but I often slide back.

I notice urges, compulsions, or “itchy” cravings to check out. I get mentally fixated on relief — needing something to take the edge off.

I hide the full extent of my habits from others. I minimize, justify, or keep parts of my behavior private.

I feel emotionally flat, disconnected, or numb. Even when I’m not using a behavior, I don’t feel like myself.

I’m open to exploring change, even if I’m not sure how. I don’t want to keep doing things this way.

I’d consider medication, coaching, or outside support. I just want to feel more in control — and less like I’m on autopilot.

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