Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) INSTRUCTIONS: Please indicate how often the following statements apply to you Required fields are marked * cmhid (optional) rid (optional) Comments (optional) 1.I am clear about my feelings. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 2.I pay attention to how I feel. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 3.I experience my emotions as overwhelming and out of control. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 4.I have no idea how I am feeling. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 5.I have difficulty making sense out of my feelings. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 6.I am attentive to my feelings. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 7.I know exactly how I am feeling. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 8.I care about what I am feeling. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 9.I am confused about how I feel. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 10.When I’m upset, I acknowledge my emotions. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 11.When I’m upset, I become angry with myself for feeling that way. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 12.When I’m upset, I become embarrassed for feeling that way. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 13.When I’m upset, I have difficulty getting work done. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 14.When I’m upset, I become out of control. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 15.When I’m upset, I believe that I will remain that way for a long time. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 16.When I’m upset, I believe that I will end up feeling very depressed. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 17.When I’m upset, I believe that my feelings are valid and important. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 18.When I’m upset, I have difficulty focusing on other things. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 19.When I’m upset, I feel out of control. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 20.When I’m upset, I can still get things done. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 21.When I’m upset, I feel ashamed at myself for feeling that way. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 22.When I’m upset, I know that I can find a way to eventually feel better. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 23.When I’m upset, I feel like I am weak. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 24.When I’m upset, I feel like I can remain in control of my behaviours. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 25.When I’m upset, I feel guilty for feeling that way. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 26.When I’m upset, I have difficulty concentrating. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 27.When I’m upset, I have difficulty controlling my behaviours. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 28.When I’m upset, I believe there is nothing I can do to make myself feel better. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 29.When I’m upset, I become irritated at myself for feeling that way. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 30.When I’m upset, I start to feel very bad about myself. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 31.When I’m upset, I believe that wallowing in it is all I can do. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 32.When I’m upset, I lose control over my behaviour. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 33.When I’m upset, I have difficulty thinking about anything else. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 34.When I’m upset I take time to figure out what I’m really feeling. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 35.When I’m upset, it takes me a long time to feel better. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always 36.When I’m upset, my emotions feel overwhelming. * Almost Never Sometimes About Half the Time Most of The Time Almost Always
