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A Ineffective Behaviors Checklist
CORE CONCEPT: Use this checklist to determine whether you struggle with an ineffective behavior.
People with an ineffective behavior show many different signs and symptoms. Review this list and take an inventory of each behavior and/or concern as it relates to your life. Check each item that applies to your ineffective behavior. Remember that an honest self- assessment is essential to committing to change an ineffective behavior.
L Difficultystoppingthebehavior:Yourattemptstostopthebehaviorhavebeen unsuccessful.
L Withdrawal symptoms: You experience physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms when coming off the behavior. These symptoms might include cravings, disturbances with appetite and sleep, moodiness, anger, and attention and concentration problems, among others. At an extreme you may experience trembling, sweats, seizures, hallucinations, or even a medical emergency with certain ineffective behaviors.
L Healthproblems:Youcontinuetoengageinthebehaviorevenwhenitputsyouatrisk of or causes health problems.
L Legaltrouble:Youhavebeenarrestedorhavehadotherlegalconsequencesasaresult of your behavior.
L Largedosesandexcessiveengagementinthebehavior:Youtakealargedoseofa substance to “get started” or you engage in a behavior in an extreme manner.
L Keeping a supply and/or hidden “stashes”: You maintain a supply and/or hide away substances, pornography, food, or other items in various parts of your home, office, or car.
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