We are all vulnerable beings just trying to make our way through the complex maze of life. It is hard to maintain the right balance with our emotions. However, if you are someone who is finding it hard to cope with the imbalance, you may need some extra care and some rest from the daily stressors. It is fine to admit to yourself that you can not do everything by yourself and let some kind person in to help you get through. Take this ‘Am I Emotionally Damaged’ quiz to know your mental state to get back on track.
1. How have you been feeling these days?
A. I feel sad
B. I feel anxious
C. I feel fine
2. Have you met or spoken to your friends and family recently?
A. Yes, I have
B. No, I do not feel like talking to people right now
C. I have not, but we all keep in touch
3. Do you feel tired even after a good night’s sleep?
A. Yes, most times
B. No, I feel rested
C. Sometimes
4. Do you find it hard to empathize with people and understand their side of the story?
A. Yes, sometimes
B. No, not really
C. This happens a lot
5. Do you find it difficult to behave appropriately at family gatherings such as funerals or weddings?
A. Yes, I do
B. Sometimes, but I try to stay calm
C. It is hard, but there is no other way
6. Do you sometimes feel calm under pressure?
A. I feel calm under pressure
B. No, I feel optimally stressed under pressure
C. I am better off without stress
7. Do you, at times, feel detached from the people who are the closest to you?
A. Yes, I do, and it is hurtful
B. I like maintaining my social connections
C. Yes and I prefer it that way
8. Do you have anyone in your life who knows you inside out?
A. Yes, there is
B. No, there can never be such a person in my life
C. I am not sure
9. Are you emotionally available to your partners, friends, or family?
A. Yes, most of the time
B. I think so
C. I am not sure
10. Are you a good listener or a good speaker?
A. Both
B. Listener
C. Speaker
11. How often do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by your emotions?
A. Rarely, I usually feel in control of my emotions
B. Sometimes, certain situations can feel overwhelming
C. Often, I feel controlled by my emotions more than I'd like
12. When something upsetting happens, how do you typically cope?
A. I seek support from friends or family, or use healthy coping strategies
B. I struggle to cope but manage to get through it
C. I tend to shut down or avoid dealing with it altogether
13. How frequently do you experience mood swings that affect your daily life?
A. Hardly ever
B. From time to time, but they're manageable
C. Quite frequently, and it significantly disrupts my daily activities
14. Reflect on your social interactions. How do you feel about the amount of empathy you receive from others?
A. I generally feel understood and supported by the people around me
B. Sometimes, I feel supported, but at other times I feel alone
C. I often feel misunderstood and lack support from others
15. Consider your self-esteem. How do you generally feel about yourself?
A. I feel good about who I am and my abilities
B. My feelings about myself vary, sometimes I'm confident, other times less so
C. I frequently feel inadequate or doubt my worth
