Sometimes it's easier to be alone than to face not getting everything I want from other people.

When others get a glimpse of my needs, I feel anxious and ashamed.

I want to amount to something in the eyes of the world.

I need others to acknowledge me.

When others don't respond to me the way I would like them to, it is hard for me to still feel ok with myself.

I can't stand relying on other people because it makes me feel weak.

It's important I show people I can do it on my own, even if I have some doubts inside.

I often fantasize about being recognized for my accomplishments.

I help others in order to prove I'm a good person.

I often fantasize about performing heroic deeds.

I often find myself envying others' accomplishments.

I am disappointed when people don't notice me.

I try to show what a good person I am through my sacrifices.

It irritates me when people don't notice how good a person I am.

It's hard to feel good about myself, unless I know other people like me.

Everybody likes to hear my stories.

Sometimes I avoid people because I'm concerned they won't acknowledge what I do for them.

I like to have friends who rely on me because it makes me feel important.

I am preoccupied with thoughts and concerns that most people are not interested in me.

I often fantasize about being rewarded for my efforts.

It's hard to feel good about myself unless I know other people admire me.

Sometimes I avoid people because I'm afraid they won't do what I want them to do.

I get mad when people do not notice all that I do for them.

I often fantasize about accomplishing things that are probably beyond my means.

Sacrificing for others makes me the better person.

When others disappoint me, I often get angry at myself.

I can read people like a book.

I find it easy to manipulate people.

I can make myself feel good by taking care of others.

I often fantasize about being admired and respected.

I can make anyone believe anything I want them to.

It's hard to show others the weakness I feel inside.

I will never be satisfied until I get all that I deserve.

My self-esteem fluctuates a lot.

I can usually talk my way out of anything.

It's hard to feel good about myself when I am alone.

When people don't notice me, I start to feel bad about myself.

I often hide my needs for fear that others will see me as needy and dependent.

I get annoyed by people who are not interested in what I say or do.

I can get pretty angry when others disagree with me.

I get angry when criticized.

I sometimes need important others in my life to reassure me of my self-worth.

When others don't meet my expectations, I often feel ashamed about what I wanted.

Sometimes I avoid people because I'm concerned that they'll disappoint me.

When others don't notice me, I start to feel worthless.

I sometimes feel ashamed about my expectations of others when they disappoint me.

I feel important when others rely on me.

I often fantasize about having a huge impact on the world around me.

When I do things for other people, I expect them to do things for me.

I typically get very angry when I'm unable to get what I want from others.

I wouldn't disclose all my intimate thoughts and feelings to someone I didn't admire.

I hate asking for help.