| No. |
What others see |
What I feel inside |
1 |
Always on time |
Intense distress and panic when late. Inability to do tasks leading up to appointment times. |
| 2 |
Strong work ethic |
Intense fear of doing anything wrong and getting criticized, fired or punished. |
| 3 |
Always in control |
Fearing that something will go terribly wrong if I am not in control. |
| 4 |
Good at planning |
I always need to be prepared for all of the worst-case scenarios to the point that it often overwhelms me. |
| 5 |
Very organized |
Being organized helps me manage the intense feeling of being constantly overwhelmed. |
| 6 |
Super helpful |
I am afraid of what other people will think if I disappoint them and say no. |
| 7 |
Zen and relaxed |
Implementing coping skills feels like a full-time job. I'm always "coping". |
| 8 |
Self-assured |
Worrying that if I don't come off as capable I will let others down. |
| 9 |
Calm and composed |
Constantly in freeze mode to the point that I often check-out and feel numb. |
