Twenty-seven questions

I seem to be aware of subtleties in my environment.

Other people's moods affect me.

I tend to be very sensitive to pain.

On busy days I need to withdraw to bed, a darkened room, or anywhere I can have privacy.

I am particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine.

I am easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or loud sirens.

I have a rich, complex inner life.

I am made uncomfortable by loud noises.

I am deeply moved by the arts or music.

I am conscientious.

I startle easily.

I get rattled when I have a lot to do in a short amount of time.

When people are uncomfortable in a physical environment I tend to know what needs to be done to make it more comfortable (like changing the lighting or the seating).

I get annoyed when people try to get me to do too many things at once.

I try hard to avoid making mistakes or forgetting things.

I make a point to avoid violent movies and TV shows.

I become unpleasantly aroused when a lot is going on around me.

Being very hungry creates a strong reaction in me, disrupting my concentration or mood.

Changes in my life shake me up.

I notice and enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, and works of art.

I find it unpleasant to have a lot going on at once - I prefer to arrange my life so I avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations.

I am bothered by intense stimuli, like loud noises or chaotic scenes.

When I must compete or be observed while performing a task, I become so nervous or shaky that I do much worse than I would otherwise.

When I was a child, my parents or teachers seemed to see me as sensitive or shy.

I carefully choose my environment to avoid situations that feel stressful.

I pick up on distress in the people around me without them saying anything.

Even after a pleasant but busy day, I need time to recover.