I geneally feel anxious in new social situations where i may not know what is expected of me.
I find it difficult to hear criticism about myself.
I fear being made to look like a fool.
I tend to magnify my mistakes and minimize my seccesses.
I am very critical of myself and others.
I have periods in which i feel devastated and/or depressed.
I am anxious and fearful much of the time.
When someone mistreats me. I think that i must have done something to deserve it.
I have difficulty knowing who to trust and when to trust.
I often feel like i don't know the right thing to do or say.
I am very concerned about my appearance.
I am easily embarrassed.
I think others are very focused on - and critical of - what i say and do.
I fear making a mistake which others might see.
I often feel depressed about things I've said and done, or things i failed to say or do.
I have avoided making changes in my life because i was fearful of making a mistake or failing.
I often get defensive and strike back when i perceive i am being criticized.
I have not accomplished what i am capable of due to fear and avoidance.
I tend to let fear and anxiety control many of my decisions.
I tend to think negatively much of the time.
I have found it difficult to perform adequately or without embarrassment when involved in sex.
I’m one of the following: The person who reveals too much personal information about myself or the person who seldom reveals personal information.
I often get so anxious that I don’t know what to say.
I often procrastinate.
I try to avoid conflict and confrontation.
I’ve been told I’m too sensitive.
I felt inferior or inadequate as a child.
I tend to think that I have higher standards than others.
I often feel like I don’t know what is expected of me.
I often compare myself to others.
I frequently think negative thoughts about myself and others.
I often feel that others mistreat me and or take advantage of me.
At night, I frequently review my day, analyzing what I said and did or what others said and did to me that day.
I often make decisions on the basis of what would please others rather than on what I want or without even considering what I want.
I often think that others don’t respect me.
I often refrain from sharing my opinions, my ideas, and my feelings in groups.
I sometimes lie when I feel that the truth would result in criticism or rejection.
I’m fearful that I will say or do something that will make me look stupid or incompetent.
I do not set goals for the future.
I am easily discouraged.
I am not very aware of my feelings.
I grew up in a dysfunctional home.
I think life is harder for me than for most other people.
I often avoid situations where I think I will be uncomfortable.
I tend to be a perfectionist, needing to look perfect and to do things perfectly.
I feel too embarrassed to eat out alone or to attend movies and other activities by myself.
I often find myself angry or hurt by the behavior and words of others.
At times I get so anxious or upset that I experience most of the following: heart racing or pounding, sweating; tearfulness; blushing; difficulty swallowing or lump in my throat; shaking; poor concentration dizziness, nausea or diarrhea; butterflies.
I am very fearful of criticism, disapproval, or rejection.
I rely on the opinion of others to make decisions.