Self-Regulation Difficulty

Minimal Self-Regulation Difficulty

Expressions activating this band show little clear evidence of dysregulation and often consist of neutral, mixed, or loosely related content, with only faint hints of self-evaluative strain or challenge. When the proxy appears, it is limited to isolated statements about personal adequacy or managing situations without a sustained pattern of difficulty.

Mild Self-Regulation Difficulty

Expressions activating this band show mild internal disruption, such as restless sleep, physiological arousal, self-importance concerns, or uneven day-to-day coping. The difficulty is present as strain or instability, but functioning and self-management are still described in broadly workable terms.

Moderate Self-Regulation Difficulty

Expressions activating this band show clearer difficulty controlling distress, behavior, or problem management, including trouble sleeping, getting drawn into unwanted situations, and needing support to handle challenges. The experience is one of inconsistent control, with active efforts to prevent worsening or reduce pain and problems.

High Self-Regulation Difficulty

Expressions activating this band show pronounced difficulty containing emotional and behavioral reactions, including becoming absorbed in personal problems, distrusting others' goodwill, acting on feelings impulsively, and experiencing shame tied to close relationships. The proxy is experienced as persistent vulnerability to poorly controlled responses that interfere with judgment, coping, and interpersonal ease.

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