Emotional Inhibition

If you identify with 5 or more of the following statements, it’s likely that you have this schema.

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People see me as uptight emotionally

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I find it difficult to really know what I am feeling.

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I find it embarrassing to express my feelings.

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I’m not very comfortable receiving or giving affection.

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Sometimes I feel that I will be overwhelmed by emotion if I let it out.

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I am afraid that if I let my anger out, I might lose control completely.

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I have a lot of anger and resentment inside me.

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I feel uncomfortable when other people talk about their feelings or become emotional.

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I find it hard to be warm and spontaneous.

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I find it difficult to know what other people are feeling.