You struggle with negative emotions.  You are more likely than the average person to feel sad, anxious, and self-conscious.  You often interpret people or situations as threatening, causing anxiety. In social situations, you are likely to sense that you are being evaluated harshly or rejected by others. When problems or difficult situations arise, you may tend to take them personally, thinking of them as your problems to solve or your responsibility, even if they were caused or belong to someone else.  You may doubt your abilities and feel uncomfortable with yourself.