The Craving Type Questionnaire from the Craving Cure by Julia Ross

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Directions: Rate each statement on the Severity Scale of 0 - 10
(0 = None, 10 = frequent and severe)

TYPE 1. The Depressed Craver

Are your cravings caused by a deficiency of serotonin, your brain’s inner sunshine?

Your cravings are strongest toward the dim end of the day—in the afternoon or evening. *

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You eat to get to, or get back to, sleep. *

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You wake up in the night and head for the fridge. *

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You crave more (and perhaps gain more) in fall and winter. Your mood is worse in winter, too. *

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You tend to be negative, depressed, or pessimistic. *

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You frequently worry or feel anxious. *

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You have frequent feelings of low self-esteem, guilt, or shame. *

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You are obsessed with certain thoughts or behaviors (e.g., your body, your weight, biting your nails, pulling your eyelashes out). *

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You are a perfectionist or a neat freak. You tend to be controlling with others. *

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You are subject to irritability or anger. *

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You have panic attacks. *

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You have phobias: fear of heights, small spaces, crowds, snakes, etc. *

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You are hyperactive. *

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You often have a nervous stomach (knots, butterflies). *

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You are a night owl or have middle of the night insomnia. *

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You suffer pain from headaches, TMJ, or fibromyalgia. *

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You are using or have used an SSRI antidepressant drug (like Zoloft, Lexapro, or Prozac) with some benefit. *

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If your Type 1 Total is over 7, especially if most of your severity ratings are over 3, you are a Type 1 Depressed Craver.

Type 1 Total

Type 1 Severity Ratings Over 3

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Type 2. The Crashed Craver

Are your cravings caused by blood sugar deficits?

Your cravings for sugar or starch are stronger when you have skipped or delayed a meal. *

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You tend to skip breakfast and/or other meals. *

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Your cravings spike later in the day if you've skipped any earlier meals. *

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You suspect you have (or you have been diagnosed with) hypoglycemia. *

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You are diabetic or pre-diabetic. (Your blood sugar levels rise too high, but drop too low at times, as well.) *

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You get dizzy, shaky, or headachy if you go too long between meals. *

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You can get irritable, or blow up, if you go too long without full meals. *

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You feel more stressed the fewer regular meals you eat. *

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Hypoglycemia, diabetes, or alcoholism run in your family. *

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You are drawn to alcohol on a regular basis. *

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If your Type 2 total is over 4, especially if your severity ratings are mostly over 3, you are a Type 2 Crashed Craver.

Type 2 Total

Type 2 Severity Ratings Over 3

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Type 3. The Comfort Craver

Are your cravings caused by a deficiency of pleasuring endorphin?

You crave, no, love certain foods. They are treats that give you feelings of pleasure, enjoyment, or reward and taste "sooo goood". *

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You think of your comfort foods as your best friends. *

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Chocolate is particularly beloved. *

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You get extra pleasure if you read, watch TV, or play with the computer, tablet, or phone while you eat. *

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You are very sensitive to emotional or physical pain. *

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You often feel sad, lonely, or hurt. *

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You tear up or cry easily; even at TV commercials. *

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You adore animals and need their loving company. *

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You get high from bulimic bingeing or purging or from restricting calories. *

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You have a history of chronic physical pain from back or other injuries, or have chronic emotional pain from unresolved trauma or protracted personal ordeals. *

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You crave, no, love certain foods. They are treats that give you feelings of pleasure, enjoyment, or reward and taste "sooo goood". *

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If your Type 3 total is over 6, especially if your severity ratings are mostly over 3, you are a Type 3 Comfort Craver.

Type 3 Total

Type 3 Severity Ratings Over 3

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Type 4. The Stressed Craver

Do you crave because your brain's levels of calming GABA are too low?

You are overstressed or burnt out. *

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You reach for snack food to counteract stress. *

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You are unable to relax and loosen up easily. *

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You have stiff, tense, or painful muscles. *

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Your mind is cluttered and it's hard to focus. *

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It's hard to meditate, pray, or be mindful, still, or at peace. *

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You feel easily overwhelmed. *

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You feel close to panic. *

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You don't get away on regular vacations to relax, rest, and regenerate. *

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It is hard to get to sleep (or stay asleep) at times because of the above symptoms. *

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If your Type 4 total is over 4, especially if your severity ratings are mostly over 4, you are a Type 4 Stressed Craver.

Type 4 Total

Type 4 Severity Ratings Over 4

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Type 5. The Fatigued Craver

Do you crave an energy boost because you're deficient in naturally stimulating catecholamines?

You gravitate toward the stimulant effect of caffeine, coffees, sodas (including artificially sweetened ones), ice teas, energy drinks, or anything chocolate. *

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Your energy is on the low side. *

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You frequently feel the need to be more alert and focused. *

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You are low in drive and motivation. *

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Sweets give you a "pick-me-up". *

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You have trouble concentrating, or have attention problems. *

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You are easily bored and feel the need for some excitement. *

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You have tried, and liked, stimulant drugs like Ritalin, Adderall, diet pills, methamphetamine, cocaine. *

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If your Type 5 total is over 4, especially if your severity ratings are mostly over 3, you are a Type 5 Fatigued Craver.

Type 5 Total

Type 5 Severity Ratings Over 3

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The Craving Type Questionnaire from the Craving Cure by Julia Ross

Directions: Rate each statement on the Severity Scale of 0 - 10 (0 = None, 10 = frequent and severe)

TYPE 1. The Depressed Craver

Type 2. The Crashed Craver

Type 3. The Comfort Craver

Type 4. The Stressed Craver

Type 5. The Fatigued Craver

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Directions: Rate each statement on the Severity Scale of 0 - 10
(0 = None, 10 = frequent and severe)