Emotion-Regulation Skills Questionnaire – ERSQ

I was able to consciously pay attention to my feelings.

I could consciously bring about positive feelings.

I understood my emotional reactions.

I could endure my negative feelings.

I was able to accept my negative feelings.

I could have labelled my feelings.

I had a clear physical perception of my feelings.

I did what I wanted to do, even if I had to face negative feelings on the way.

I tried to reassure myself during distressing situations.

I was able to influence my negative feelings.

I knew what my feelings meant.

I could focus on my negative emotions if necessary.

I knew what emotions I was feeling in the moment.

I consciously noticed when my body reacted towards emotionally charged situations in a particular way.

I tried to cheer myself up in emotionally distressing situations.

I did what I intended to do despite my negative feelings.

I was OK with my feelings, even if they were negative.

I was certain that I would be able to tolerate even intense negative feelings.

I was able to experience my feelings consciously.

I was aware of why I felt the way I felt.

I knew that I was able to influence my feelings.

I pursued goals that were important to me, even if I thought that doing so would trigger or intensify negative feelings.

I was able to experience my negative feelings without immediately trying to fight them off.

My physical sensations were a good indication of how I was feeling.

I was clear about what emotions I was experiencing.

I could tolerate my negative feelings.

I supported myself in emotionally distressing situations.