DERS

Almost never (0-10%) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. I experience my emotions as overwhelming and out of control. When Im upset, I become angry with myself for feeling that way. When Im upset, I become embarrassed for feeling that way. When Im upset, I become out of control. When Im upset, I feel out of control. When Im upset, I feel ashamed with myself for feeling that way. When Im upset, I feel like I am weak. When Im upset, I feel like I can remain in control of my behaviors. When Im upset, I feel guilty for feeling that way. When Im upset, I have difficulty controlling my behaviors. When Im upset, I become irritated with myself for feeling that way. When Im upset, I lose control over my behaviors. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Sometimes (11-35%) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 About half the time (36-65%) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Most of the time (66-90%) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Almost always (91100%) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

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* There are no clinical cut-offs.

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1. Gratz, K. L., & Roemer, L. (2004). Multidimensional assessment of Emotion Regulation and Dysregulation: Development, factor structure, and initial validation of the difficulties in emotion regulation scale. Journal of Psychopathology & Behavioral Assessment, 26(1), 41-54.