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DERS-18

Difficulty in Emotional Regulation Scale

Instructions

Please indicate how often the following statements apply to you by writing the appropriate number from the scale below on the line beside each item:

Please be sure to answer each question.

DERS-18 Assessment
1
Almost Never
(0-10%)
2
Sometimes
(11-35%)
3
About Half the Time
(36-65%)
4
Most of the Time
(66-90%)
5
Almost Always
(91-100%)
REVERSE CODED
1 I pay attention to how I feel.
2 I have no idea how I am feeling.
3 I have difficulty making sense out of my feelings.
REVERSE CODED
4 I am attentive to my feelings.
5 I am confused about how I feel.
REVERSE CODED
6 When I'm upset, I acknowledge my emotions.
7 When I'm upset, I become embarrassed for feeling that way.
8 When I'm upset, I have difficulty getting work done.
9 When I'm upset, I become out of control.
10 When I'm upset, I believe that I will remain that way for a long time.
11 When I'm upset, I believe that I'll end up feeling very depressed.
12 When I'm upset, I have difficulty focusing on other things.
13 When I'm upset, I feel ashamed with myself for feeling that way.
14 When I'm upset, I feel guilty for feeling that way.
15 When I'm upset, I have difficulty concentrating.
16 When I'm upset, I have difficulty controlling my behaviors.
17 When I'm upset, I believe that wallowing in it is all I can do.
18 When I'm upset, I lose control over my behaviors.

DERS-18 Assessment Results

Important Clinical Disclaimer

This DERS-18 assessment is a screening tool for emotional regulation difficulties and should not be used as the sole basis for clinical diagnosis. The results should be interpreted by qualified mental health professionals in conjunction with clinical interview and other assessment methods. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress, please seek professional help.