Table Suggested screening questionnaire for punding
Do you have any hobbies or pastimes or activities you do repeatedly?
When did you become interested in your hobby (years)?
How do you feel when you are doing your hobby?
How many hours per day do you spend on your hobby?
Does your hobby interfere with sleep?
Do you have difficulties in finishing your hobby projects?
How do you feel if you are interrupted when you are engaged with your hobby (ie, do you ever get angry or upset)?
Do you make a mess when you are pursuing your pastimes or hobbies?
Are you interested in your hobby only when “on”?
How many hours per day do you spend on the following?
  • cleaning/tidying

  • gardening or home improvements

  • collecting things

  • repairing/dismantling, eg, computers, television, radio (if yes, were you able to put them back together?)

  • sorting, eg, papers, through drawers/handbag

  • the computer