Emotional Type Self Quiz

TYPE # 1: THE INTELLECTUAL - The Empath's Upside

Am I an Intellectual? • You've got a big heart, and are gifted in helping others.
Ask yourself: • Your sensitivity makes you passionate and exquisitely
• Do I believe that I can think my way to any solution? sensual.
• When presented with a problem, do I immediately start • You're intuitive about people's thoughts and feelings.
analyzing the pros and cons, rather than noticing how it • You're emotionally responsive; can relate to another's
makes me feel? feelings.
• Am I uncomfortable when people get highly emotional? • You're in touch with your body and emotions.
• Do I tend to get overly serious? • You have a palpable sense of spirituality.
• Do I distrust decisions made by the gut?
• Do I prefer planning to being spontaneous? The Empath's Downside
Answering "yes" to 1-3 of these questions suggests that you • You're an emotional sponge, absorbing people's negativity.
tend to process emotions intellectually. Responding "yes" to • You're so sensitive to emotions, you feel like a wire
more than three questions indicates that you've found your without insulation.
emotional type. • You're prone to anxiety, depression and fatigue.
• You may feel hemmed in living in the same space with
The Intellectual's Upside other people.
• You're an impeccable analyzer with a killer sense of • You may have chronic, debilitating physical symptoms.
logic. • You have difficulty setting boundaries with draining
• You're comfortable in the world of ideas and abstract people; get run over by them.
thought.
• You're able to debate a point. TYPE #3: THE ROCK -
• You respect and utilize what's scientifically proven. Am I a Rock?
• You can keep calm in emotionally heated situations. Ask yourself:
• Is it easier to listen than to share my feelings?
The Intellectual's Downside • Do I often feel like the most dependable person in the
• You may live from the neck up; have difficulty connect- room?
ing with your own feelings or another's. • Do people tend to come to me with their troubles?
• You may seem emotionally cold, withholding, or snob- • Am I able to stay calm when others are upset?
bish about anything that doesn't fit your system. • Would I rather avoid introspection?
• You can't turn off your brain at night; obsess about • Am I generally satisfied with the status quo in relationships,
problems. but others are often trying to draw me out emotionally?
• You may believe in spirituality, but are hard-pressed to If you answer "yes" to 1-3 of these questions, you have
feel it in your soul. some "rock-like" qualities. Responding "yes" to more than
• You often forget to be playful. three questions indicates that you've found your emotional
type.
TYPE #2: THE EMPATH -
Am I an Empath? The Rock's Upside
Ask yourself: • You're a pillar of strength for others.
• Have I been labeled as "too emotional" or overly sensitive? • You're consistent and loyal.
• If a friend is distraught, do I start feeling it too? • You enjoy giving.
• Are my feelings easily hurt? • You respect people; wish the best for them.
• Am I emotionally drained by crowds; require time alone • You get along with nearly everyone.
to revive?
• Do my nerves get frayed by noise, smells, or excessive The Rock's Downside
talk? • You can be detached from your feelings.
• Do I prefer taking my own car places so that I can leave • You harbor anger and frustration.
when I please? • Your relationships may lack excitement and depth.
• Do I overeat to cope with emotional stress? • You don't make waves or challenge yourself to grow
• Am I afraid of becoming engulfed by intimate relationships? emotionally.
If you answer "yes" to 1-3 of these questions, you're at least • You'd rather avoid conflict than confront difficult issues
part empath. Responding "yes" to more than three in relationships.
questions indicates that you've found your emotional type.

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TYPE #4: THE GUSHER - The Gusher's Upside
Am I a Gusher? • You're emotionally articulate.
Ask yourself: • Negativity doesn't fester in you if you express it to others.
• Is it easy for me to express my emotions? • You have a supportive network of friends.
• Do I get anxious if I keep my feelings in? • You value intimate relationships; are a sensitive listener.
• When a problem arises, is my first impulse to pick up the • You deal with hard issues and process them quickly.
phone?
• Do I need to take a poll before finalizing a decision? The Gusher's Downside
• Are my friends often telling me "too much • You're a candidate for becoming a drama king or queen.
information?" • You may turn friends into therapists.
• Do I have difficulty sensing other people's emotional • You seek external feedback before you consult your
boundaries? intuition for answers.
If you answer "yes" to 1-3 of these questions, you possess • Your need to share excessively may burn other people out.
some gusher tendencies. Responding "yes" to more than • You haven't fully embraced your own inner power or
three questions indicates that you've found your emotional spiritual strengths.
type.

Emotional Vampires Self Quiz

VAMPIRE #1: THE NARCISSIST-Am I in a • Do you feel like you're held prisoner to this person's
relationship with a Narcissist? rigid sense of order?
Ask yourself: • Is this relationship no fun because it lacks spontaneity?
If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely
• Does the person act as if life revolves around him?
• Do I have to compliment him to get hisattention or approval? you're dealing with a controller. Responding "yes" to three
• Does he constantly steer the conversation back to himself? or more questions suggests that a controller is violating
• Does he downplay my feelings or interests? your emotional freedom.
• If I disagree, does he become cold or withholding?
If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely VAMPIRE #4: THE CRITICIZER - Am I in a
you're dealing with a narcissist. Responding "yes" to three relationship with a Criticizer?
or more questions suggests that a narcissist is violating your Ask yourself:
emotional freedom. • Do I always end up feeling inadequate in this person's
eyes?
VAMPIRE #2: THE VICTIM - Am I in a • Am I the frequent target of her judgmental zingers?
relationship with a Victim? • Does she spot a flaw in me from across the room, then
Ask yourself: tell me about it?
• Does this person often appear inconsolably oppressed or • Is she always putting others down?
depressed? • Is she harshly self-critical?
• Are you burned out by her neediness? If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely
• Does she always blame "bad luck" or the unfairness of you're dealing with a criticizer. Responding "yes" to three
others for her problems? or more questions suggests that a criticizer is violating your
emotional freedom.
• Do you screen her calls or say you're busy in order to
dodge her litany of complaints?
• Does her unrelenting negativity compromise your VAMPIRE #5: THE SPLITTER - Am I in a
positive attitude? relationship with a Splitter?
If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely Ask yourself:
you're dealing with a victim. Responding "yes" to three or • Do I censor my true feelings because I fear this person's
more questions suggests that a victim is violating your anger?
emotional freedom. • Do I go to great pains to keep the peace?
• Does he keep me on an emotional rollercoaster?
VAMPIRE #3: THE CONTROLLER - Am I in a • Is he adoring when I meet his needs; a rageaholic when
I don't?
relationship with a Controller?
Ask yourself: • Do I frequently feel wrongly accused?
If you answer "yes" to one or two questions, it's likely
• Does this person keep claiming to know what's best for
you? ' you're dealing with a splitter. Responding "yes" to three
'.: or more questions suggests that a splitter is violating your
• Do you typically have to do things his way?
emotional freedom.
• Is he so domineering you feel suffocated?

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 Emotional Freedom Self Quiz
This quiz will help you assess your level of emotional freedom at this time. Choose the
option that most corresponds to how seldom or how often you experience these reactions.
Not Sometimes Mostly
True True True
1. If I'm angry with someone, I'll breathe and center myself
before I react. 0 1 2
2. When I'm filled with self-doubt or fear, I treat myself lovingly. 0 1 2
3. When stuck in traffic or if something doesn't happen on my
timetable, I have patience. 0 1 2
4. After a hard day, I focus on what I'm grateful for, rather than
beating myself up for what has gone wrong. 0 1 2
5. I rarely get snippy or cop an attitude if people frustrate me. 0 1 2
6. I feel connected to a sense of spirituality, however I define it. 0 1 2
7. I check in with my intuition - my gut feelings - when
making choices. 0 1 2
8. If I'm blamed for something, I rarely lash out and say things
I regret. 0 1 2
9. I fall asleep quickly and don't worry about tomorrow's "to-do"
list. 0 2
--1
10. If my heart gets broken, I don't give up on love. 0 1 2
11. I'm a positive person, and don't make small problems into
0
big ones.
--1 2
12. I don't seek revenge if someone treats me poorly. 0 1 2
13. I'm not jealous of other people's successif it surpassesmine. 0 1 2
14. I quickly let go of negative emotions and don't brood on them. 0 1 2
15. I'm not easily crushed by disappointmen~ __ 0 1 2
-- --
16. I don't compare myself to others. 0 1 2
17. I have empathy for others but I don't become their therapist
or get drained by their emotional pain_._________ 0 1 2
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18. I live in the Now, rather than dwelling on the past or future. 0 1 2
19. I feel happy with my life, not that it's just passing me by. 0 1 2
20. I am good at setting limits with people who drain my energy. 0 1 2

How To Interpret This Quiz

To calculate your Emotional Freedom score, total the numbers corresponding to your responses.
• A score of 30 - 40 suggests that you're experiencing a considerable level of emotional freedom in
your life.
• A score of 15 -29 suggests a moderate level.
• A score of 14 or below suggests a beginning level.
• A zero score (and it takes courage to admit that) indicates you haven't found emotional freedom
yet, but the good news is that you can start discovering it now!
Whatever your score, be compassionate when you identify areas you'd like to improve. Realize that
we all have a ways to go. Emotional freedom isn't some place you arrive at and just stay there. It's an
ongoing blossoming.
This quiz is excerpted from Chapter 1 of Emotional Freedom by Judith Orloff, M. D.
For more information about Judith Orloff, M. D. and Emotional Freedom, visit www.drjudithorloff.com