What this codependency test for children of alcoholics cast measures
This codependency test for children of alcoholics cast estimates self-reported codependency children of alcoholics caretaking ignore own need fear anger shame after limit frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into caretaking others, ignore own needs, fear anger, shame after limit. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your codependency concern index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed codependency children of alcoholics caretaking ignore own need fear anger shame after limit frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Caretaking others
How often codependency caretaking others frequency signals appear.
Ignore own needs
How often codependency ignore own needs frequency signals appear.
Fear anger
How often codependency fear of anger frequency signals appear.
Shame after limit
How often codependency shame after setting limits frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the codependency test for children of alcoholics cast
Complete 22 items to receive your codependency concern index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your codependency concern index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Codependency Concern | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed codependency children of alcoholics caretaking ignore own need fear anger shame after limit frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Codependency Concern | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring codependency children of alcoholics caretaking ignore own need fear anger shame after limit frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Codependency Concern | 66 to 100 | Frequent codependency children of alcoholics caretaking ignore own need fear anger shame after limit frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report codependency test for children of alcoholics cast patterns on this screener
- A codependency concern index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Codependency concern index and sibling screeners
This codependency test for children of alcoholics cast screener uses original frequency items across four domains: caretaking others, ignore own needs, fear anger, shame after limit. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Codependency scale | General codependency screen rather than CAST frequency items |
| Codependency level test | Level screen rather than children of alcoholics CAST focus |
Codependency Test For Children Of Alcoholics CAST FAQ
What does this codependency test for children of alcoholics cast measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a codependency concern index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high CAST score diagnose codependency disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate relational or trauma patterns after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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