Dealing with a narcissist, especially someone close, can be draining. It's tough when care doesn't flow both ways, often leading to Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome. This happens after prolonged exposure to narcissistic behavior, impacting your self-esteem, confidence, and peace of mind. The constant criticism and manipulation can make you doubt your own reality, much like the effects of PTSD. If you're wondering whether your experiences align with this, our quiz on Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome might shed some light.
1. Do you suffer from intrusive, invasive or unwanted negative thoughts about yourself?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
2. Do you ever experience emotional or physical responses to something that triggers your memory of a traumatic situation?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
3. Do you ever feel like you are reliving a traumatic experience over and over again?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
4. Do you ever isolate yourself from the outside world?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
5. Do you feel alone, detached from others and like no one understands you?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
6. Do you ever feel like you have to be on constant alert to prevent something bad from happening?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
7. Do you ever feel insane and question yourself over every little thing you do and say?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
8. Have you started to lose trust in others, even those who you used to trust?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
9. Do you feel you have lost your sense of self-control, self-esteem and self-worth?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
10. Do you often feel ashamed, delusional, insecure and/or dependent on your narcissistic partner?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
11. Do you find it hard to make decisions without your partner's input?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
12. Have you noticed a decrease in your interest in activities you once enjoyed?
A. Yes
B. Occasionally
C. Not at all
13. Do you feel responsible for your partner's happiness and well-being?
A. Absolutely
B. To an extent
C. No, they are responsible for their own happiness
14. Do you often apologize even when you believe you haven't done anything wrong?
A. All the time
B. Now and then
C. Rarely or never
15. Is there a persistent fear that your partner may leave you if you don't meet their expectations?
A. Yes, constantly
B. It crosses my mind
C. No, I feel secure in the relationship
