Table 1. Details about schema domains, early maladaptive schemas (EMS) and definitions.

Schema domain	Schema	Definition
Disconnection and rejection	- Abandonment/instability - Mistrust/abuse - Emotional deprivation - Defectiveness/shame - Social isolation/alienation	Feelings of disappointment and frustration experienced in relation to the expectations of security, stability, affection, empathy, sharing of feelings, acceptance and analysis.
Impaired autonomy and performance	- Dependence/incompetence - Vulnerability to harm or illness - Enmeshment/undeveloped self - Failure	Disabling feelings resulting from a diminished sense of autonomy or confidence.
Impaired limits	- Entitlement/grandiosity - Insufficient self-control/self-discipline	Difficulty in respecting social norms and the rights of others. Failure to meet common goals and targets.
Other-directedness	- Subjugation - Self-sacrifice	Subservience and need for approval.
Overvigilance and inhibition	- Emotional inhibition - Unrelenting standards/hypercriticalness	Blocking spontaneity, self-expression, feelings and relaxation. Strict rules and expectations on performance and ethical behavior.