24 Question Quiz: Am I A Co-Dependent?

Codependent relationships are quite interesting because many people don't even realize they are participating in them until they're in the midst of a bad situation.

Are you currently in a relationship with one or more needy people that allow you to take care of them?

When another person acts negatively towards you, does it affect you a lot emotionally?

When your friend does something negative that directly affects you, do you start taking it personally?

When your friend does something that doesn't make a lot of sense to other people, do you try to step in and rescue him?

When your friend's mood is bad, does it affect your mood?

Do you struggle with perfectionism?

Do you worry excessively?

Do family members tell you that you do way too much to help someone you know that is addicted to alcohol or drugs, or actually call you codependent?

After you compromise and give your friend what he wants, do you feel a lot of anger and resentment?

Do you spend a significant portion of your time worrying about what your addicted friend or family member should do?

Do you always make sure that your needy friend's needs are taken care of and then realize that your needs really are never addressed in the relationship?

Do you believe you are totally dedicated to the welfare of the person you know who has the addiction problem?

When looking back at your relationship within the last year, is it true that you can't remember many happy moments?

Is it difficult to determine how you feel about something and express it?

Do you frequently hear excuses from the other person about fulfilling their own responsibilities?

Do you feel that you should be responsible for how others act?

Is it difficult for you to say no when another person asks for help?

When you try to change a situation that your friend is involved in, do you feel remorse later?

Have you ever tried to orchestrate finances, even through borrowing money, to help someone else pay their debts or continue his drug problem?

Do you notice that your time is spent more on another person than taking care of your own goals in life?

Do you lose time at work due to another person's drug or alcohol problem?

Have close friends or family members asked you why you are still friends with another person?

Do you have difficulty sleeping due to the problems with another person?

Have you ever wondered why you are still having a relationship with a certain friend?

Have you ever had a strong feeling that you are or were in a codependent relationship?

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Quiz Information

A codependent relationship could involve you and a friend, you and a family member, or you and a spouse. For the purposes of this quiz, choose only one relationship and answer the questions based on that relationship. Then find out if you fit the codependent definition for that relationship.