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Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment
64 questions·10 min·5 dimensions·up to 17 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
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This test is about borderline traits (borderline personality disorder) through four aspects: the speed and the range of the mood swings, what the fear of being left sets off, the alternation between putting the same person on a pedestal and then being let down by them, and the impulsive moves and what they leave behind. The report sets out the material a consultation examines.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 64 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
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Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment — a 64-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at borderline traits: emotional instability, fear of abandonment, relational instability and impulsivity. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): your score on each of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 17 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers mood, anger, abandonment, separation, reassurance, attachment, urges, tension, control, plans, identity, what others think, alternation and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Mood If your emotions change abruptly, sometimes within a few hours. If your emotions stay stable and easy to soothe. Anger If, when anger rises in you, you struggle to hold it in at the moment. If you regain your emotional balance fairly quickly after an upset. Abandonment If the fear of being abandoned haunts you in your relationships. If you trust that the people who love you will stay, even without constant proof. Separation If silence from someone you love throws you into panic. If you handle separations and distance with peace of mind. Reassurance If you sometimes test others' attachment to reassure yourself they'll be there. If you feel secure in your bonds, even from a distance. Attachment If you cling tightly to the people you love, sometimes more than you'd like. If you're fine spending time alone, without fearing you'll be left behind. Urges If your impulses push you into excess (spending, food, etc.). If you can put off your urges and think before you act. Tension If, when inner tension becomes unbearable, you turn to excess to relieve it. If, under pressure, you find healthy ways to calm yourself. Control If you act impulsively and regret it afterward. If you stay in control of your actions even when you're very upset. Plans If you sometimes make important decisions in a rushed way. If you plan your actions and weigh the pros and cons before deciding. Identity If your sense of identity (tastes, plans, values) feels blurry and shifting. If you have a stable, clear sense of who you are. What others think If, depending on the people you're around, you feel like you become a different person. If you feel like basically the same person, whatever the circumstances. Alternation If your opinion of someone can shift from all-positive to all-negative in a short time. If your view of the people you love stays balanced and steady. Readiness to change If these personality traits have a real impact on your life and relationships. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Emotional instability- Intense, shifting emotions that are hard to regulate.
- ●Fear of abandonment- Intense fear of being left, efforts to avoid abandonment.
- ●Relational and self-image instability- Roller-coaster relationships (idealization/devaluation), fluctuating sense of self.
- ●Impulsivity- Impulsive, potentially harmful behaviors (spending, driving, excess, etc.).
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Reference frameworks and authors
- based on Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) (Krueger, Derringer, Markon, Watson & Skodol, 2012)
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
Why take this test?
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Understanding your personality is key to better interactions, informed career choices, and a more accurate self-image. Personality tests put words to tendencies you intuitively feel, helping you identify both your strengths and areas for growth.
The Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment specifically evaluates 5 key dimensions: Emotional instability, Fear of abandonment, Relational and self-image instability, Impulsivity, Readiness to Change. With 64 carefully crafted questions, it provides a detailed and nuanced picture of your psychological profile in this area. The test takes approximately 10 min and can be completed at your own pace, from any device.
Whether you’re seeking personal development, considering therapy, or simply curious about yourself, this test gives you concrete and actionable results to move forward with confidence.
Daily-life situations this test explores
To help you picture what to expect before you start, here are the concrete contexts the Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment sheds light on. This is not the list of questions (you discover them when you start the test) — it is the life situations it assesses.
At work
How you react under pressure, your organizational preferences, your relationship with deadlines, your natural place in meetings or teams.
In a romantic relationship
Your automatic patterns as a partner, how you express your needs, the space you leave to the other person, your tolerance for conflict.
In groups or family
Your behavior at parties, with extended family, with friends: speaking up, listening, matching the group’s energy or stepping back.
Facing the unexpected
Your reaction when a plan collapses, someone cancels, bad news arrives: withdrawal, adaptation, fight, or excessive anticipation.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 64 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Emotional instability, Fear of abandonment, Relational and self-image instability, Impulsivity, Readiness to Change. Each dimension is scored individually, giving you a detailed view of your profile rather than a single overall number.
How long does the Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment take?
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The test contains 64 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This test is based on established models in clinical psychology and psychometrics. It evaluates 5 dimensions (Emotional instability, Fear of abandonment, Relational and self-image instability...) using validated assessment scales.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment report includes: your overall score with detailed interpretation, individual analysis of each of the 5 dimensions, a radar chart visualizing your profile, personalized recommendations for improvement, practical exercises, and additional resources.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is the Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment for?
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This test is designed for any adult wishing to better understand their functioning in this area, whether out of curiosity, as part of a self-knowledge journey or to prepare a conversation with a professional.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake the Emotional intensity and the fear of abandonment as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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Your report offers a clinical reading of your profile with concrete recommendations. You can use it as material for personal reflection, to open a conversation with someone close to you, or take it to a professional (psychologist, therapist, doctor) to enrich the consultation with a structured view of your dimensions.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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