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What is Your Ideal Drug?

1.Which way do you prefer to spend a Sunday morning?

A. Cleaning the house, doing homework, going to work, or something productive, even though I may not have the energy/motivation to Sit and relax.

B. Enjoy my day off. Just sit under a warm blanket and watch some TV/Listen to Music. C. Going to a church, or doing something spiritual. Maybe meditation or yoga.

D. I would have too many things to take care of and I wouldn't even have any time for myself. I have a lot of anxiety.

E. Drink a beer, I am not looking forward to Monday.

2.Which of these is the bigger problem in your life?

A. I don't have enough energy/motivation to do what I need to do.

B. There is not enough pleasure/rewards in my life.

C. There is not enough "meaning" in my life.

D. There is too much anxiety/stress in my life.

E. I need some place to escape to where there are more people like me.

3.How do you sleep at night / what do you do before you fall asleep? (Check most accurate).

A. I wish I didn't have to sleep, because there is a lot of things I need to get done, even though I may not have the energy.

B. I struggle to fall asleep because I just can't get comfortable.

C. I like to think a lot about "deep" things before I fall asleep. I enjoy the weirdness of my dreams.

D. I struggle to fall asleep because there is too much anxiety and stress in my head.

E. I just forget about my problems and go to sleep, I'll just deal with my problems tomorrow.

4.What might be a problem for you in a social situation (party, gathering)?

A. I don't really have the energy to talk to anyone. I must be boring to talk to. I wish I would have more energy.

B. I am too uncomfortable in social situations. I get sweaty and self-conscious.

C. Other people seem too simple and ordinary. They aren't too interesting.

D. I am shy in social situations. I have a lot of anxiety, and sometimes I get panicky with too many people.

E. I find them great and enjoyable, I love partying.

5.What is it like at school/work?

A. I can't concentrate at school/work. Not enough energy or motivation.

B. There is nothing pleasurable at school/work. I can't wait to get home and do something fun.

C. I do really well at school/work, if what I am doing is meaningful and interesting.

D. I have too much to worry about at school/work. It is stressful for me.

E. I can't wait to go to the bar or get a drink after work or, I can't wait for the party this weekend.

6.What is more pleasurable for you?

A. Accomplishing something I have been working at.

B. Being able to relax and have time for myself.

C. Talking with someone about my beliefs.

D. Eating delicious food OR Having entertainment like a fun video game or watching TV/movie.

E. Socializing with friends.

7.Looking at the stars?

A. Looking at the stars might distract me from something more important I should be doing.

B. Looking at the stars is very relaxing.

C. Looking up at stars is interesting. I might start rambling about aliens or God or something like that.

D. I haven't looked at the stars in a while. I have had too much to do and too much stress in life.

E. Who cares about stars, man?

By: Seif Shaaban