How counterdependent are you? Test - the question form
Questions: 30 · 6 minutes
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1. When I have nothing to do, I feel anxious for no apparent reason.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
2. I expect other people, substances (for example, alcohol or drugs), or activities to improve my mood.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
3. I have difficulty understanding what I truly want or what I need.
1 - Never
2 - Sometimes
3 - Often
4 - Almost always
4. I am afraid of being controlled if I get too close to my spouse or girlfriend.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
5. I have difficulty understanding what I am really feeling inside.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
6. When meeting someone new, I slightly exaggerate my strengths.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
7. I feel anxious when my partner wants closeness with me.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
8. I am afraid that people will find out that I am not who they think I am.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
9. I expect perfection from myself and from others.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
10. I work overtime, and I feel as if I will never finish my work.
1 - Never
2 - Sometimes
3 - Often
4 - Almost always
11. I do not like to ask others for help, even when I need it.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
12. I prefer to work alone rather than with other people.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
13. I feel dependent on the expectations that other people place on me.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
14. Having the “right answers” is truly important to me.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
15. I am afraid of being burdened by other people’s needs.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
16. I do better in planned situations for which I am responsible for the outcome.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
17. I feel important when someone asks my opinion.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
18. I find it difficult to form and maintain close relationships.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
19. I have difficulty deciding whether I want sex or affectionate touch.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
20. I find it difficult to relax, and my body feels constantly tense.
1 - Never
2 - Sometimes
3 - Often
4 - Almost always
21. I enjoy being the center of attention at social events.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
22. I do not like to admit my mistakes.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
23. I refuse to accept help from others, even when I need it.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
24. I am constantly thinking about sex, and it greatly interferes with my work.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
25. I see myself and others as either completely good or completely bad.
1 - Never
2 - Sometimes
3 - Often
4 - Almost always
26. I compare myself with others, seeing myself as better or worse than they are.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
27. I am often told that I am indifferent to other people’s needs or problems.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
28. I like to be myself and fear being controlled by others.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
29. I feel resentful when one of my strengths is not acknowledged.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
30. I deny my problems or downplay how important they are.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
1. When I have nothing to do, I feel anxious for no apparent reason.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
2. I expect other people, certain substances (for example, alcohol or drugs), or activities to improve my mood.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
3. I have difficulty understanding what I really want or what I need.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
4. I am afraid of being overwhelmed if I get too close to my spouse or a friend.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
5. I have difficulty understanding what I truly feel inside.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
6. I slightly exaggerate my strengths when meeting someone new.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
7. I feel anxious when my partner wants to be close to me.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
8. I am afraid that people will find out that I am not who they think I am.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
9. I expect perfection from myself and from others.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
10. I work overtime, and I feel like I will never finish my work.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
11. I do not like to ask others for help, even when I need it.
1 - Never
2 - Sometimes
3 - Often
4 - Almost always
12. I prefer to work alone rather than with other people.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
13. I feel dependent on what other people expect of me.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
14. I consider it truly important to have the "right answers."
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
15. I am afraid of being burdened by other people's needs.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
16. I do better in planned situations where I am responsible for the outcome.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
17. I feel important when someone asks for my opinion.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
18. I find it difficult to establish and maintain close relationships.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
19. I find it difficult to decide whether I want sex or affectionate touch.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
20. I have difficulty relaxing, and my body feels constantly tense.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
21. I enjoy being the center of attention at social events.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
22. I do not like to admit my mistakes.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
23. I refuse to accept help from other people, even when I need it.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
24. I am constantly thinking about sex, and it significantly interferes with my work.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
25. I see myself and others as either completely good or completely bad.
1 - Never
2 - Sometimes
3 - Often
4 - Almost always
26. I compare myself with others, thinking I am better or worse than they are.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
27. People often tell me that I am indifferent to other people's needs or problems.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
28. I like being myself and I am afraid of being controlled by others.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
29. I feel resentful when one of my strengths is not acknowledged.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always
30. I deny my problems or minimize their importance.
1 – Never
2 – Sometimes
3 – Often
4 – Almost always