Table 1: Screening questionnaire for long term effect of living in a dysfunctional family [3].
| Do you find yourself needing approval from others to feel good about yourself? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 1. Do you agree to do more for others than you can comfortably accomplish? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 2. Are you perfectionist? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 3. Or do you tend to avoid or ignore responsibilities? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 4. Do you find it difficult to identify what you're feeling? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 5. Do you find it difficult to express feelings? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 6. Do you tend to think in all-or-nothing terms? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 7. Do you often feel lonely even in the presence of others? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 8. Is it difficult for you to ask for what you need from others? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 9. Is it difficult for you to maintain intimate relationships? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 10. Do you find it difficult to trust others? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 11. Do you tend to hang on to hurtful or destructive relationships? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 12. Are you more aware of others' needs and feelings than your own? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 13. Do you find it particularly difficult to deal with anger or criticism? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 14. Is it hard for you to relax and enjoy yourself? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 15. Do you find yourself feeling like a "fake" in your academic or professional life? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 16. Do you find yourself waiting for disaster to strike even when things are going well in your life? Yes_____ No_____ |
| 17. Do you find yourself having difficulty with authority figures? Yes_____ No_____ |
If you find yourself answering "Yes" to over half of them, you likely have some long-term effects. If you find yourself answering "Yes" to the majority of them you might consider seeking some additional help.