Take
the following short survey to
help you see to what extent you may have perfectionistic tendencies.
For each question below answer “yes” if it’s generally true of
you and “no” if it’s generally not
true of you. Five or more yes answers suggest a significant problem
with perfectionism. (This is a screening test. For an accurate
diagnoses of depression or another mental disorder you need to
an in person consultation with a health professional.)
I often think that I should've done
better than I did.
I tend to put things off if I don’t
have the time to do them perfectly.
I’m afraid to fail when working on an
important project.
I strive to impress others with my
best qualities or accomplishments.
I think less of myself if I repeat
a mistake.
I strive to maintain control of my emotions
at all times.
I get upset when things don’t go as
planned.
I am often disappointed in the quality
of other people’s work.
I feel that my standards couldn't be
too high.
I’m afraid that people will think less
of me if I fail.
I’m constantly trying to improve myself.
I’m unhappy if anything I do is considered
average.
My home and office need to be clean
and orderly always.
I feel inferior to others who are more
intelligent, attractive, or successful than I.
I must look my very best whenever I’m
out in public.
