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: There have been times when I’ve felt a strong need to prevent someone from leaving me, especially in relationships where I deeply valued the connection. When a close friend or partner seemed distant or on the verge of pulling away, I’ve experienced a sense of fear or desperation.

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: I would describe my close relationships as meaningful, built on trust and mutual understanding. However, I’ve noticed that at times, I can swing between seeing someone as wonderful and then as terrible, especially during moments of conflict or emotional stress. These shifts often happen when I feel let down or misunderstood, but I try to remind myself that no one is perfect, and relationships require patience and understanding.

Question: Can you talk about how you see yourself? Does your perception of yourself (how you view yourself) change frequently?
Answer: I see myself as someone who is constantly evolving, trying to grow and learn from experiences depending on emotions, circumstances, or feedback from others. At times, I might feel confident and capable, while at other moments, doubts or challenges might make me question myself.

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 sometimes engage in impulsive behaviors like reckless spending or binge eating, especially during emotional stress. These provide temporary relief but lead to guilt and stress afterward, affecting my finances and health.

Question: Can you describe any incidents of self-harm or repeated suicide attempts?
Answer: I haven't had these thoughts in my mind even in difficult moments.

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 can fluctuate throughout the day or week. Sometimes, I feel happy or motivated in all over the day but there are also times when I feel a sense of sadness or overwhelm, even if everything seems fine on the surface.

Question: Have you experienced chronic or constant feelings of emptiness?
Answer: There have been times when I’ve felt empty, as if something important was missing, especially during moments of loneliness or after big changes in my life. So, I often cope by distracting myself with activities or focusing on work. I wouldn't say it's chronic or constant. Like I've said, I felt like it after certain incidents, not all the time.

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: There have been very few times when I’ve felt extremely angry, especially when I feel misunderstood or when things don’t go as planned. I usually try to step away from the situation to calm down, talk to someone to release the tension.

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 stressful times, I’ve sometimes felt overly suspicious of others or disconnected from reality. These feelings often arise when I’m overwhelmed or anxious, leading me to misinterpret situations or doubt people's intentions