Caffeine Use Disorder Worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this Caffeine Use Disorder Worksheet?
Continued excessive use of caffeine on a daily basis can lead to an unhealthy dependence on it. This can ultimately lead to negative psychological and physical side effects that impair an individual’s ability to function normally. For a confirmed diagnosis, the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) requires individuals to show an unhealthy dependency on caffeine, failed efforts to reduce intake despite knowledge of negative effects and presence of withdrawal symptoms when trying to avoid it.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help individuals who are suffering from Caffeine Use Disorder to monitor and track their daily caffeine intake along with the symptoms they experience. This information can help the therapist determine the severity of the individual’s condition so that treatment can be planned accordingly. It will also help the individual self-reflect on their own behavior motivating them to make the necessary for their own benefit. .
How to use the worksheet?
This worksheet can be used in the initial stages of therapy sessions with a client seeking help for the Caffeine Use Disorder. Instruct them to keep the worksheet in a place where it is easily visible to them daily so that they do not forget to note down their caffeine intake along with the symptoms experienced.
