We all know nobody's perfect, right?

We all have secrets and dark sides

to ourselves we'd rather keep hidden.

We've all done things we aren't proud of

and we all have our own inner battles to fight.

But if you've ever had to fight the same battle over

and over again, or if you've been carrying

a burden you just don't how to shake,

then it's probably because you have

some inner demons you still need to confront.

Overcoming our personal demons takes a lot

of courage, awareness and inner strength.

You can start, by first figuring out

what your inner demon is.

Answer the statements below.

Remember your choices and count the number

of times you answer A, B, C, D, and E.

Let's begin.

Number one, what personal flaw has held you back the most?

A, my constant sense of fear,

which keeps me from enjoying life to the fullest.

B, my hyper fixation on the past,

which keeps me from being present in the moment.

C, my lack of confidence in myself and my abilities,

which has made me miss out on a lot of great opportunities.

D, my temper and the grudges I hold,

which have ruined a lot of my relationships.

Or E, my perfectionism and need to overachieve,

which keeps me from being happy and content.

Number two, I find it more difficult to move on when:

A, thoughts about my past trauma resurface.

B, I've done something wrong or made a mistake.

C, I don't get closure after something has ended.

D, someone I trusted hurts me, even unintentionally.

Or E, someone talks bad about me behind my back.

Number three, when I'm in a group project, I'm usually:

A, the one most eager to strategize and plan,

accounting for anything that could go wrong.

B, the one who just waits to be told what to do,

too afraid to volunteer, because they might do it wrong.

C, the one who asks my team members for feedback

and clarification to make sure I'm doing things right.

D, the one who does everything on my own,

because I don't trust my team members.

Or E, the one who takes the lead or is the first

to give their opinion on something.

Number four, when I'm in charge, I struggle to:

A, be flexible and think on my feet,

because I feel a lot better when I've planned

and prepared for everything.

B, assert myself and take command,

because I don't want people to think I'm too bossy

or question my abilities.

C, trust my own choices,

because I don't wanna make mistakes.

D, trust others because I feel frustrated

when other people make mistakes.

Or E, be okay with opinions that contradict mine,

because I don't like to feel like I'm wrong.

Number five, what are you most afraid of?

A, that something will go wrong

and I can't control or fix it.

B, that I will end up with a lot of regrets in my life.

C, that even when I put myself out there

and try my best, I'll still fail

and just end up humiliated.

D, being hurt by the people I care about the most,

finding out they never felt the same way.

Or E, that I will never amount to anything

and lose everyone's respect and admiration.

Number six, the most likely reason

why someone might get mad at me is because:

A, I dampen their moods by worrying too much

and being too stressed out.

B, I'm mistakenly think they're mad at me

and read too much into everything they say and do.

C, I put myself down a lot and say no

to a lot of things because I'm too afraid.

D , I can't just let things go

and move on because I'd rather hold a grudge.

Or E, I feel that I'm always putting myself first

and only looking out for my own self interest.

Number seven, what is most important to you?

A, having a strong sense of safety,

stability and control over my life.

B, pleasing everyone and meeting all of their expectations.

C, succeeding at everything I set my mind to

and achieving all my goals.

D, being treated with trust, sensitivity, and respect.

Or E, being recognized for my value

and earning the respect and admiration of others.

Number eight, what is your best quality?

A, I'm a deep thinker who's prepared for anything.

B, I'm very agreeable and always willing

to put others first.

C, I'm humble, hardworking and fiercely independent.

D, I'm passionate and strong-willed.

Or E, I'm ambitious, determined

and never afraid to speak my mind.

And number nine, I feel that my life would

be much better If I:

A, could stop worrying about everything

and just enjoy life to the fullest.

B, could stop living in the past

and second guessing everything I do.

C, I had more confidence to go after

what I really want in life.

D, if I could learn to trust and forgive people more easily.

Or E, if I could handle failure better

and stop being so hard on myself.

Okay, I'll tally it up.

Here is your inner demon,

according to the letter that appears the most.

If A appears the most, your inner demon is anxiety.

Your inner demon is like a constant weight

on your shoulders, dragging you down

and making you worry about things

that aren't in your control, or even likely to happen.

Restless and overwhelming.

Living with anxiety can feel

a lot like having a cluttered mind.

It becomes hard to focus, wind down and stay grounded.

Especially with that demon whispering terrible things

in your ear all the time.

If you answered mostly B's, your inner demon is guilt.

Having guilt as your inner demon can be crippling,

because it will trick you into constantly thinking

that you've done something wrong.

Every move you make will feel like the wrong one

and you'll be stuck second guessing yourself all the time.

People haunted by guilt are overly apologetic,

neurotic, self-conscious and easily embarrassed.

They struggle to move on from past mistakes

and are prone to beating themselves up

over every little thing that goes wrong.

If you answered mostly C's, your inner demon is self-doubt.

Perhaps the easiest inner demon to fall victim to

and certainly one we've all found ourselves grappling with

at some point in our lives.

Having a lot of self-doubt can be detrimental

to every aspect of our lives, socially, personally

and especially academically and professionally.

And the worst part is this kind

of inner demon will often try to convince you

that it's all for your own good,

that you need to be harsh on yourself

and overly critical in order to push you into being better.

Don't listen to those lies,

treating yourself with more compassion and self love,

can make you flourish far more than any high harsh comment

or criticism ever could.

If D appears the most, your inner demon is anger.

Anger is something we all feel from time to time,

and that's not a bad thing.

However, if anger becomes an inner demon,

then it will cause a lot of damage

in your life and in your relationships.

Left unchecked and out of control,

our anger has the power to blind us completely

and turn us against even our closest family and friends.

That's why it's so important that we learned

to control our anger instead of letting it control us.

And if you answered mostly E's, your inner demon is pride.

Last, but certainly not least is pride.

People with this kind of inner demon

are often perfectionists and overachievers,

always pushing themselves to do more

and be the very best that they can be.

They may be overly competitive

and sometimes envious of the success of others.

But it's only because their inner demon

is telling them that they always have

to prove their worth to everyone.

And although they might come across

as a bit abrasive and self important,

deep down inside, all they really want is to be valued.

Not for what they've done or what they've achieved,

but for who they are as a person.

So, do you agree with your results?

Did you learn something new

about yourself after taking the test?

Whichever result you got, it's important

that you acknowledge the terrible toll

our inner demons take on our lives when we listen

to them and give in to their demands.

Recognizing which inner demon you possess

is an important first step to take in conquering it

and living a better, happier and more authentic life.

Did this video provide some new insight?

Share your results in the comments below.

Until next time, Psych2Goers.