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1.I experience emotions very deeply.

2.I feel overwhelmed by my emotions at times.

3.I replay emotionally difficult situations in my mind long after they happen.

4.Rejection affects me strongly — sometimes more than others seem to understand.

5.I struggle to calm myself down once I'm upset.

6.I absorb other people's moods and emotional states easily.

7.When I feel distressed, I seek comfort or relief quickly.

8.I have a deep fear of being emotionally abandoned or left behind.

9.I drank to soften or escape emotional pain.

10.Alcohol felt like emotional relief — a way to make the feeling stop.

11.My mind rarely switches off, even when I want it to.

12.I analyse conversations and interactions long after they've ended.

13.I struggle with uncertainty — I prefer to know what's coming.

14.I tend to prefer logic and analysis over emotional expression.

15.I overthink decisions, even small ones.

16.I frequently anticipate worst-case scenarios.

17.I get stuck in mental loops that are hard to break.

18.I struggle to truly relax — even rest feels like something I have to manage.

19.I drank to quiet my thoughts.

20.Alcohol helped me 'get out of my head' and stop overthinking.

21.I set very high standards for myself.

22.I feel guilty or restless when I rest or do nothing.

23.I measure my worth largely through productivity and achievement.

24.I hide stress well — others rarely know how much I'm carrying.

25.I push through exhaustion rather than stop.

26.Failure — or even the possibility of it — feels deeply threatening.

27.I struggle to mentally switch off after work or a demanding period.

28.I use rewards (food, drink, downtime) after achieving goals.

29.I drank to decompress after intense pressure or effort.

30.Alcohol felt like my 'permission' to finally relax.

31.I prefer to be in control of situations rather than leaving things to chance.

32.I find it difficult to trust others easily.

33.I automatically anticipate problems before they happen.

34.I feel physically tense or on-edge much of the time.

35.Relaxing or letting my guard down feels uncomfortable.

36.I carry a heavy sense of responsibility — often for things beyond my control.

37.I dislike unpredictability or sudden change.

38.I feel safest when I am prepared and have a plan.

39.I drank to lower my guard and feel less tense.

40.Alcohol made me feel temporarily softer, warmer, or less defended.

41.Being accepted and liked by others is very important to me.

42.I find it difficult to say no, even when I want to.

43.I adapt myself — my opinions, behaviour, or personality — to fit in with others.

44.Loneliness is very difficult for me to sit with.

45.I fear disappointing or letting down the people I care about.

46.I prioritise harmony in groups, often at the expense of my own needs.

47.I feel a strong sense of responsibility for maintaining my relationships.

48.I worry about being excluded, left out, or not fitting in.

49.I drank more in social settings — alcohol made connection feel easier.

50.Alcohol felt like social glue — a way to feel part of something.

51.I dislike being told what to do, even when the instruction is reasonable.

52.Independence is extremely important to me — I value it above comfort.

53.I have an instinctive resistance to authority or rules.

54.I strongly prefer to solve problems alone rather than ask for help.

55.Asking for help feels uncomfortable or like a sign of weakness.

56.I dislike rigid systems, structures, or programmes.

57.I push back when I feel controlled or hemmed in.

58.My freedom — to think, act, and decide for myself — is non-negotiable.

59.I drank more when I felt restricted, controlled, or trapped.

60.Alcohol felt like something that was entirely mine — a private act of freedom.

61.I get bored easily — routine and sameness drain me.

62.I crave strong, intense experiences.

63.Routine feels suffocating over time.

64.I genuinely enjoy taking risks.

65.I struggle with emotional flatness or numbness — I need to feel things.

66.I tend to act on impulse rather than planning ahead.

67.I seek out novelty and new experiences frequently.

68.Calm, quiet environments can feel dull or empty to me.

69.I drank for excitement, or to make ordinary situations feel more alive.

70.Alcohol amplified experiences — it made things feel more intense and real.