Question: Can you describe situations where you felt a strong need to prevent someone from leaving you, either physically or emotionally? Have you felt this need often?
Answer: I once felt a deep need to keep my best friend close when they were considering moving abroad for work. I constantly reassured them of their value in my life and made an effort to show how much I cared, fearing that physical distance might weaken our bond. I was worried about feeling lonely or disconnected without their presence.

Question: Do you feel that your interpersonal relationships with those you are close to are unstable? Have you experienced patterns where you alternate between seeing someone as wonderful and then seeing them as terrible?
Answer: My close relationships are intense and emotionally charged. I sometimes place people on a pedestal, admiring their qualities deeply, but during conflicts, I can focus heavily on their flaws. This pattern has created misunderstandings, and I am trying to manage these perceptions more evenly

Question: Can you talk about how you see yourself? Does your perception of yourself (how you view yourself) change frequently?
Answer: I often see myself as confident and capable, but at other times, I feel like a failure who is not living up to my potential. These shifts usually depend on external factors, like feedback from others or my performance in daily tasks.

Question: Can you describe any impulsive and potentially self-damaging behaviors you engage in, such as spending money irresponsibly, unsafe sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, or binge eating?
Answer: I have struggled with impulsive spending, especially during stressful times. This often leaves me feeling regretful and financially unstable. It’s a way of coping, but it ultimately adds to my stress.

Question: Can you describe any incidents of self-harm or repeated suicide attempts?
Answer: During a particularly difficult time in college, I felt overwhelmed and experienced thoughts of self-harm. Although I didn’t act on them, the feelings were persistent until I sought therapy, which helped me better manage my emotions.

Question: Does your mood change frequently throughout the day? Are there times when you feel intensely happy, sad, anxious or irritated for no apparent reason?
Answer: My mood fluctuates often. Some days, I feel extremely optimistic without a clear reason, while on others, sadness or irritation takes over unexpectedly. These changes can happen multiple times a day and leave me feeling emotionally drained.

Question: Have you experienced chronic or constant feelings of emptiness?
Answer: After a breakup, I felt an intense sense of emptiness, as though a part of me was missing. I coped by throwing myself into hobbies, like painting, and by reconnecting with old friends to fill the void.

Question: Can you share any experiences where you felt extremely angry or found it hard to control your temper? Have you experienced frequent displays of temper, constant anger, verbal outbursts, or recurrent physical fights?
Answer: I get extremely angry when I feel misunderstood, especially during arguments. I’ve sometimes lashed out verbally, but I’m learning to pause and communicate my feelings calmly instead. I haven't learned it completely though, as I had another incident just yesterday

Question: Can you describe experiences where you felt intensely suspicious of others (for example, believing people wanted to harm you) or disconnected from reality, especially during stressful times?
Answer: During a high-pressure project at work, I became paranoid about my colleagues talking behind my back. This suspicion wasn’t based on reality, but it made me withdraw and feel isolated.