Emotion Regulation Difficulties Test (DERS)
Question 1 / 36
I pay attention to how I feel.
I notice my emotions even when they are subtle.
I am aware of my feelings as they happen.
When I am upset, I acknowledge my emotions.
I take time to understand the emotions I am experiencing.
I notice changes in my emotional state throughout the day.
I know what I am feeling when I am emotional.
I have difficulty making sense of my feelings.
I am confused about what I feel.
I can identify my emotions when they occur.
I often do not understand why I feel the way I do.
I can tell the difference between similar emotions I experience.
When I feel bad, it is difficult to concentrate.
When I am upset, I have trouble focusing on tasks.
Negative emotions make it hard for me to think clearly.
When distressed, I cannot function as well as usual.
It is hard for me to finish what I started when I feel emotionally overwhelmed.
When I am in a bad mood, I find it difficult to stay organized.
When I am upset, I lose control of my actions.
When I feel bad, I act without thinking.
I say or do things I regret when I am emotionally distressed.
My behavior becomes unpredictable when I am upset.
When I am overwhelmed by emotions, I have trouble controlling myself.
I feel out of control when strong emotions come over me.
When I feel bad, I feel ashamed of myself for feeling that way.
I feel guilty when I am upset.
I become angry at myself for not handling my emotions better.
I feel that being upset is a sign of weakness.
I feel bad about feeling bad.
I criticize myself when I experience negative emotions.
When I am upset, I do not know what to do to feel better.
I feel stuck in my emotions without a way out.
When I am in a bad mood, I cannot think of ways to improve how I feel.
I have few strategies to cope with difficult emotions.
When I feel overwhelmed, I do not know where to start to help myself.
I feel helpless when I experience strong negative emotions.