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Yes
No
1
I seem to be aware of subtleties in my environment.
2
Other people's moods affect me.
3
I tend to be very sensitive to pain.
4
I find myself needing to withdraw during busy days, into bed or into a darkened room or any place where I can have some privacy and relief from stimulation.
5
I am particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine.
6
I am easily overwhelmed by things like bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens close by.
7
I have a rich, complex inner life.
8
I am made uncomfortable by loud noises.
9
I am deeply moved by the arts or music.
10
I am conscientious.
11
I startle easily.
12
I get rattled when I have a lot to do in a short amount of time.
13
When people are uncomfortable in a physical environment, I tend to know what needs to be done to make it more comfortable (like changing the lighting or the seating).
14
I am annoyed when people try to get me to do too many things at once.
15
I try hard to avoid making mistakes or forgetting things.
16
I make it a point to avoid violent movies and TV shows.
17
I become unpleasantly aroused when a lot is going on around me.
18
Being very hungry creates a strong reaction in me, disrupting my concentration or mood.
19
Changes in my life shake me up.
20
I notice and enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, works of art.
21
I make it a high priority to arrange my life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations.
22
When I must compete or be observed while performing a task, I become so nervous or shaky that I do much worse than I would otherwise.
23
When I was a child, my parents or teachers seemed to see me as sensitive or shy.