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 had a friend that was really close to me. They started becoming distant to me at one point, and I wanted everything in my power to stop them and tell them how much they mean to me. If it wasn't for my self-respect and respect for my friend's choice, I would have done so. But every now and then, I really wish they hadn't left me.

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: Yes, I have a friend with whom I have on and off relationship with. Generally I love them a lot and think they're wonderful, and at times I wonder how to run away from them! Except that friend, everyone else is consistent

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 an optimist. I also think I'm a very naive person who gets swayed by others or fails to recognise toxic people due to my optimism. My perception of myself rarely change.

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 used to engage in intense self-blaming and taking responsibility for everything that's outside my control. I am training myself to stop doing these nowadays.

Question: Can you describe any incidents of self-harm or repeated suicide attempts?
Answer: When my close friend left me, there was one time I wished I was better off dead. But after that, these thoughts never happened. I never have suicidal thoughts now. I have never acted upon these either.

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: There is no such time where my mood abruptly fluctuates.

Question: Have you experienced chronic or constant feelings of emptiness?
Answer: When my close friend left me, I felt like I lost a piece of me. Like, I lost a piece of my soul, they took it away with them. I coped with these feelings my surrounding myself with my family, talking to my other friends, reminding myself that my life is so much more meaningful than this. I felt empty at that time. Now I am okay. Sad that I lost my close friend, but okay.

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 angry if I see irresponsibility and self-victimising behaviour. I deal with my anger by simply detaching myself from the scene and composing myself elsewhere.

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: I don't generally feel disconnected from reality or get suspicious of people.