Table 1: Screening questionnaire for long term effect of living in a dysfunctional family [3].

Do you find yourself needing approval from others to feel good about yourself? Yes_____ No_____
1. Do you agree to do more for others than you can comfortably accomplish? Yes_____ No_____
2. Are you perfectionist? Yes_____ No_____
3. Or do you tend to avoid or ignore responsibilities? Yes_____ No_____
4. Do you find it difficult to identify what you're feeling? Yes_____ No_____
5. Do you find it difficult to express feelings? Yes_____ No_____
6. Do you tend to think in all-or-nothing terms? Yes_____ No_____
7. Do you often feel lonely even in the presence of others? Yes_____ No_____
8. Is it difficult for you to ask for what you need from others? Yes_____ No_____
9. Is it difficult for you to maintain intimate relationships? Yes_____ No_____
10. Do you find it difficult to trust others? Yes_____ No_____
11. Do you tend to hang on to hurtful or destructive relationships? Yes_____ No_____
12. Are you more aware of others' needs and feelings than your own? Yes_____ No_____
13. Do you find it particularly difficult to deal with anger or criticism? Yes_____ No_____
14. Is it hard for you to relax and enjoy yourself? Yes_____ No_____
15. Do you find yourself feeling like a "fake" in your academic or professional life? Yes_____ No_____
16. Do you find yourself waiting for disaster to strike even when things are going well in your life? Yes_____ No_____
17. Do you find yourself having difficulty with authority figures? Yes_____ No_____

If you find yourself answering "Yes" to over half of them, you likely have some long-term effects. If you find yourself answering "Yes" to the majority of them you might consider seeking some additional help.