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I find myself clinging to people I'm close to because I'm afraid they'll leave me.
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I worry a lot that the people I love will find someone else they prefer and leave me.
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I am usually on the lookout for people's ulterior motives; I don't trust people easily.
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I feel I cannot let my guard down around other people or they will hurt me.
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I worry more than the average person about danger – that I will get sick or that some harm will come to me.
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I worry that I (or my family) will lose money and become destitute or dependent on others.
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I do not feel I can cope well by myself, so I feel I need other people to help me get by.
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My parents and I tend to be overinvolved in each other's lives and problems.
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I have not had someone to nurture me, share him/herself with me, or care deeply about what happens to me.
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People have not been there to meet my emotional needs for understanding, empathy, guidance, advice, and support.
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I feel like I do not belong. I am different. I do not really fit in.
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I'm dull and boring; I don't know what to say socially.
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No one I desire who knew the real me – with all my defects exposed – could love me.
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I am ashamed of myself; I am unworthy of the love, attention, and respect of others.
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I am not as intelligent or capable as most people when it comes to work (or school).
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I often feel inadequate because I do not measure up to others in terms of talent, intelligence, and success.
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I feel that I have no choice but to give in to other people's wishes; otherwise they will retaliate or reject me in some way.
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People see me as doing too much for others and not enough for myself.
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I try to do my best, I can't settle for good enough. I like to be number one at what I do.
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I have so much to accomplish that there is almost no time to relax and really enjoy myself.
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I feel that I shouldn't have to follow the normal rules and conventions other people do.
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I can't seem to discipline myself to complete routine, boring tasks or to control my emotions.