1. I have a hard time asking for or accepting help from others.
2. It hurts my feelings when others don’t say “thank you” or appreciate me.
3. I feel like a doormat and that I am being used.
4. I have visitors who either come at inconvenient times or overstay their welcome.
5. I resent others for having fun when I have to work.
6. I am not comfortable with free time.
7. I feel that I am not “good” enough.
8. I say “yes” when I really want to say “no.”
9. Others express concern about my need to please.
10. I lie rather than face the rejection of certain individuals.
11. I worry about hurting others’ feelings.
12. I am critical of my past decisions or lack of.
13. I try to bury my feelings, desires, or dreams.
14. How people respond to me is really important.
15. I have a hard time ending conversations when I want to.
16. I measure my self-esteem by how much I “do” as well as the “praise” and appreciation I receive from others.
18. I think I know what others will “say” or “do” in certain situations.
19. I don’t have enough hours in the day to get everything done.
20. I avoid conflict and disagreements at all costs.
21. I have a hard time making decisions on my own.
22. I feel guilty when I say “no.”
23. I apologize more than once a day.
24. I strive to be “perfect.”
25. I’m worried about something all the time. Often, it’s about the reactions to what I said or did or what might happen in the future.
26. I think I am responsible for others’ happiness.
