Understanding Your Emotional Patterns

Emotional Intensity

When someone hurts your feelings, do you find yourself suddenly flooded with intense anger?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Emotional Intensity

Do you experience waves of overwhelming sadness when you feel criticized or left out?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Self-Perception

Would you say you judge yourself more harshly than anyone else does?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Social Situations

In group settings, do you find yourself anxious that others might not like you?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Relationships

Do you sacrifice your own needs to make others happy, even when it costs you?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Avoidance Patterns

Have you avoided starting projects or taking opportunities because you feared failing?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

External Feedback

Have others described you as "too sensitive" or said you overreact emotionally?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Work & Performance

Do you push yourself toward perfection so no one can find fault with your work?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Physical Experience

When emotionally triggered, do you feel it physically (chest tightness, stomach dropping, heart racing)?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Self-Perception

Do you feel embarrassed or ashamed about how intensely you react to emotional situations?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

History

Before understanding ADHD, were you ever told you might have a mood disorder (like bipolar or depression)?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Relationships

Do you hold back in relationships because you worry people won't like the "real" you?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Thought Patterns

When someone's tone shifts or seems off, do you immediately assume something's wrong?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Impact

Have there been moments where you felt you couldn't keep living with these intense emotions?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Avoidance Patterns

Do you avoid meeting new people or trying new things because rejection feels too risky?

• Never
• Rarely
• Sometimes
• Often
• Very Often

Your Response Pattern

When you feel rejected or criticized, what is your FIRST instinct?

• The pain comes OUT - I defend myself, lash out, or get visibly upset
• The pain goes IN - I withdraw, shut down, go quiet, or blame myself
• I escape into something else OR it depends on the situation

Recovery Time

How long does it typically take you to feel "normal" after feeling rejected?

• A few hours to a day
• A few days
• A week or more
• Weeks, and I'm still not over some things

Your Triggers

Which areas trigger your strongest emotional reactions? (Select up to 2)

Choose the 1-2 areas that affect you most

• Work or career criticism
• Romantic relationship conflict
• Friendship or social rejection
• Family criticism or conflict
• Performance or public failure