1. I never do anything halfway; it's all or nothing for me.

2. I believe there's a certain way to do things and they should always be done that way.

3. I hate to make mistakes. I get angry or defensive when I make them.

4. I often procrastinate on starting projects. I seldom meet deadlines. Or if I do, I kill myself meeting them.

5. I feel humiliated when things aren't perfect.

6. I don't like to admit not knowing how to do something or to being a beginner.

7. If I can't do something well, I won't do it.

8. People say I expect too much of myself. Or of them.

9. In my family of origin, you could never completely measure up to expectations.

10. I'm hard on myself when I lose, even if it's only a friendly game or contest.

11. I often withdraw from others and group activities.

12. Work is serious business; fun or pleasure doesn't really have a place there.

13. Even when I accomplish something, I feel let down or empty. I know it could have been better.

14. I criticize myself and/or others excessively.

15. If I can't be in control, I won't participate.

16. No matter how much I have done, there's always more I could do.

17. I don't often delegate. When I do, I always double-check to make sure the job was done right. It never is.

18. I believe it is possible to do something perfectly and if I keep at it, I can.

19. Forgetting and forgiving others--or myself--is not something I do easily or well.