St. Louis Counselor, Peggy Levinson - Marriage, Child & Family Therapist

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7750 Clayton Road Suite 208
St. Louis, MO
63117

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Peggy Levinson - Creating Authentic Relationships

Has the Alcoholism of a Family Member
Affected Your Emotional Health?

Alcoholics can hurt not only themselves, but also the people close to them. The children or spouses of alcoholics can occasionally feel guilty, betrayed, or depressed. If you have a loved one who is an alcoholic, you may wish to consult with a psychotherapist to help you deal with the effects of this disease.

yes no	1. Does a parent, relative, or close friend have a drinking problem?
yes no	2. Do you feel that you hate one or both of your parents?
yes no	3. Have the problems of your alcoholic parent caused you to resent the actions of your non-alcoholic parent?
yes no	4. Are you ashamed to bring people to your home?
yes no	5. Do you envy the sober parents or calm environments found in the homes of your friends?
yes no	6. Do you get mad a lot?
yes no	7. Do you lose control of yourself, saying and doing hurtful things?
yes no	8. Is it difficult to concentrate on work?
yes no	9. Do you feel as if you must be the parent to your parents?
yes no	10. Do you sometimes wish you had never been born?
yes no	11. Are you afraid to show people the “real” you?
yes no	12. Have you used, or considered using, drugs or alcohol to escape your personal problems?
yes no	13. Can you talk to your parents?
yes no	14. Is it frightening to think of what the future will bring?
yes no	15. Do you feel that your alcoholic parent drinks as a result of something you did?
yes no	16. Do you believe that no one could ever understand how you feel?
yes no	17. Do your parents fight? Does this make you upset?
yes no	18. Do you avoid going home?
yes no	19. Do you feel abandoned or as if no one cares what happens to you?
yes no	20. Do you hide your emotions and tell people that you "don’t care”?

For an assessment, and to talk about the results of your test, please schedule an interview to discuss your situation in person by calling Peggy Levinson at (314) 644-3339.

DISCLAIMER: The tests on this site are intended for educational and informational purposes only, and by no means can replace medical diagnosis or professional advice. The tests are offered without any expressed or implied warranties whatsoever. They are neither exhaustive nor definitive and should not be relied on to suggest a course of treatment.