Emotional Eating Quiz

Self evaluation quiz for emotional eating

Here are some questions for you to self evaluate if you are going through the phase of emotional eating or not. This quiz will take about 25 minutes to complete. Answer all the questions truthfully and choose the option that seems most appropriate to you. Once done with the quiz check your scores and the results at its end. For more accurate results, try to avoid choosing “Somewhat true or false” as much as possible.

Disclaimer: This quiz is designed for self evaluation purposes. It should not be used or considered a substitute for professional diagnosis.

1. During tough times, I am more likely to turn to unhealthy behaviors like eating unhealthy food, getting less sleep, binge drinking, etc.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

2. I take pride in my achievements.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

3. I always manage to find an excuse not to exercise.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

4. Staying committed to a goal is not my thing.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

5. I will only do something if I may receive a reward.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

6. I have confidence in myself.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

7. I have persistent feelings of emptiness.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

8. When obstacles get in the way of my goals, I get discouraged and might even give up.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

9. I feel like I am losing control of my life.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

10. In light of new developments, I am willing to change my opinions.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

11. When the going gets rough, I find it hard to keep myself motivated.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

12. There's no point in setting goals for myself because I don't have the skills necessary to achieve them anyway.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

13. It takes a lot to get me mad.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

14. In most cases, I would rather bite my tongue than start an argument.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

15. I tend to focus on upsetting situations or events happening in my life.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

16. No matter what I do, I can't get my mind off my problems.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

17. I worry a lot.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

18. Obtaining other people's approval is very important to me.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

19. I have lost interest in most (or all) of the things and activities that used to interest me.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

20. I feel tired even after a good rest.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

21. I feel like crying for no apparent reason.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

22. I feel worthless.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

23. I am afraid of what awaits me in the future.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

24. I believe that I can live longer if I start changing my lifestyle.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

25. When a challenge presents itself, I'm concerned that I may not be up to it.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

26. Surviving a serious disease like cancer is a total long shot, no matter what you do to fight it.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

27. I would likely need a lot of encouragement and help from others in order to improve my eating habits.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

28. I feel like I mess up everything.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

29. If I don't have the perfect body, no one will ever love me.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

30. There's not much I can do to prevent myself from getting sick.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

31. If I make a commitment to improve my eating habits, chances are that the change won't last long.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

32. I find my life way too stressful or difficult.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

33. I would be willing to join a support group for a problem that exists in my life.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

34. I am embarrassed about how much/what I eat.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

35. I am so ashamed of my body.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

36. I don't have the self-discipline to control my eating.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

37. I am too old to change my lifestyle.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

38. I'll never be good enough for anyone.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

39. I will never have the perfect body, so there's not point in trying to change my eating habits.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

40. I hide food because I don't want people to see me stuffing my face.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

41. I am afraid of being rejected by my friends or loved ones.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

42. I feel like I have nothing to live for.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

43. It is my genes that will ultimately determine how healthy I will be – there's nothing I can do to change that.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

44. I don't think it's fair to limit myself in terms of food – I should be able to eat whatever I want.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

45. Life is too short to worry about my weight or how I look.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

46. I feel that my parents are/were too controlling.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

47. When confronted with a difficult challenge, I would simply rather not do it than risk failure.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

48. I often feel like a victim with little or no control over what happens to me.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

49. As a child, my parents punished me by sending me to bed without supper.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

50. I tend to complain.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

51. I get bored easily.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

52. When I need to do something that I'm not particularly looking forward to (e.g. go to the dentist, clean my attic, etc.), I promise myself a reward in order to motivate myself to follow through.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

53. My aspirations seem so difficult to achieve that I tend to give up on them.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

54. I enjoy active recreation (outdoor activities, sports, interactive entertainment, etc.).

True SomeWhat True Or False False

55. I use physical activity as a way of handling stress.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

56. I experience twitching, trembling, or shaky feelings.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

57. I worry about the negative consequences of stressful events.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

58. I purposely cause/caused trouble or disobey/disobeyed my parents to get a rise out of them.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

59. I get angry over things that others consider minor.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

60. I lose my temper.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

61. I think about how unsatisfied I am with my life.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

62. I think about death.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

63. My parents limited my food intake when I was growing up.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

64. In an argument, I am willing to compromise.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

65. Even when I am really upset with someone, I would rather just keep it to myself.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

66. After overeating, I feel guilty.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

67. I take my frustrations out on others.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

68. I am patient.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

69. I am unable to relax.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

70. I feel bad about myself.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

71. To solve an important problem, I outline a few strategies and choose the one that seems to be the best.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

72. My family wasn't able to afford food when I was a child.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

73. When I am stressed, I find it difficult to concentrate.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

74. I avoid confrontation.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

75. I become agitated when things don't go according to my plans.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

76. I want immediate gratification – I don't like waiting for rewards.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

77. I feel tense or on edge.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

78. When I wake up in the morning, I feel like there is nothing to look forward to.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

79. I feel sad.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

80. I am able to motivate myself to complete unpleasant but necessary tasks.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

81. I tend to take failure very hard.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

82. I have a tough time maintaining a healthy lifestyle (e.g. diet, exercise).

True SomeWhat True Or False False

83. I become upset when I don't get what I want.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

84. When it comes to a weight loss program, if I don't see immediate results I get discouraged or give up.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

85. I prefer to keep my problems to myself.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

86. I try to look for the silver lining in even the most difficult situations.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

87. I obsess over my problems.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

When there's a great deal of stress in my life:

88. I try to understand exactly what the issue is.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

89. I will seek out some research or other information available about the problem.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

90. I manage to find an outlet to express my emotions (writing in a journal or blog, playing some music, drawing or painting, etc.).

True SomeWhat True Or False False

91. I distract myself with activities I enjoy.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

92. It's difficult to forget about my problems and worries, and just have fun.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

93. I just stay in bed or on the couch because I can't deal with my problems.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

94. I throw myself into reckless behavior (i.e. impulsive spending, gambling or physically dangerous activities) to get my mind off my real problems.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

95. I use alcohol and/or other drugs more frequently.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

96. Even when people want to help me, I reject their offers.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

97. I hole up in my house and avoid friends/family as much as possible.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

When there's a great deal of stress in my life:

98. I seek out emotional support from others.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

99. I try to find the information that I need to understand my situation.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

100. I try to spend more time unwinding with friends and/or loved ones.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

101. I find myself so overwhelmed that I shut down completely.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

102. I find it difficult to find someone to confide in.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

103. I try to think about how lucky I am when compared with those who have even more difficult problems.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

104. I try to do the best I can given the constraints of the situation.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

105. I take time to relax.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

106. I develop strategies to get me back on track.

True SomeWhat True Or False False

107. My thoughts are consumed by the stressful situation(s).

True SomeWhat True Or False False

When there's a great deal of stress in my life:

108. I keep thinking that there's not much I can do to help myself.

Often Sometimes Rarely

109. I set goals to help improve the issue.

Often Sometimes Rarely

110. I am able to communicate my needs.

Often Sometimes Rarely

111. I find reasons to laugh.

Often Sometimes Rarely

112. I think of ways that I can change the situation to make it better.

Often Sometimes Rarely

113. I try to find people who can offer me information or otherwise help me with my problem.

Often Sometimes Rarely

114. I try to keep the situation in perspective.

Often Sometimes Rarely

115. I find myself wasting more time watching television.

Often Sometimes Rarely

116. I allow myself to lean on others.

Often Sometimes Rarely

117. I feel completely stuck with no way out.

Often Sometimes Rarely

When there's a great deal of stress in my life:

118. I seek out more leisure activities to occupy my time and thoughts.

Often Sometimes Rarely

119. I get into more arguments than usual.

Often Sometimes Rarely

120. I blame practically everyone but myself for my problems.

Often Sometimes Rarely

121. I feel helpless.

Often Sometimes Rarely

122. I get angry with others.

Often Sometimes Rarely

123. I talk to others who have been through the same situation to see how they dealt with it.

Often Sometimes Rarely

124. I know how to calm myself down.

Often Sometimes Rarely

125. I end up blowing up at someone.

Often Sometimes Rarely

126. I daydream about what it would be like if the problem didn't exist.

Often Sometimes Rarely

127. I remind myself that things will eventually get better.

Often Sometimes Rarely

When there's a great deal of stress in my life:

128. I can hardly tolerate contact with others.

Often Sometimes Rarely

129. I deny that there is a problem at all.

Often Sometimes Rarely

130. I readjust my existing goals to fit with the new situation.

Often Sometimes Rarely

131. I remind myself to focus on the good things in my life instead of the bad.

Often Sometimes Rarely

132. My thoughts about the situation prevent me from concentrating on other important tasks.

Often Sometimes Rarely

133. I count to ten, take deep breaths, or practice other relaxation techniques.

Often Sometimes Rarely

134. I am unpleasant to be around.

Often Sometimes Rarely

Indicate to what extent you are in agreement with the following statements regarding your mate. If you do not have a partner or you feel a question does not apply to you, simply choose “Not applicable”.

135. I feel loved and appreciated by my partner.

Often Sometimes Rarely

136. I feel that my partner makes a lot of effort (regardless of its adequacy) to fulfill my emotional needs.

Often Sometimes Rarely

137. I feel that I am someone very special in my partner's eyes.

Often Sometimes Rarely

138. I am satisfied with the frequency of our sexual encounters with my partner.

Often Sometimes Rarely

139. I am satisfied with the quality of our sexual encounters.

Often Sometimes Rarely

I find myself eating more than usual mostly when…

140. I am in a bad mood.

Often Sometimes Rarely

141. I am feeling anxious or nervous about something.

Often Sometimes Rarely

142. I am depressed or really upset about something.

Often Sometimes Rarely

143. I am reminded of situation that caused me a lot of pain.

Often Sometimes Rarely

144. I am bored.

Often Sometimes Rarely

145. I have nothing to do.

Often Sometimes Rarely

146. I feel lonely.

Often Sometimes Rarely

147. I feel bad or guilty about something I've done.

Often Sometimes Rarely