Life can sometimes be complicated, and we must make it a point to lend a helping hand to others whenever we can. As we extend our help, we make the burden of others lighter. Interestingly, some people are obsessed with helping others or helping fix the lives of people around them.
This obsession isn't from the genuine concern for others but as a coping mechanism and a measure of validation. This, however, is quite unhealthy as such people go to great lengths and make unnecessary and costly sacrifices to get the approval of others and to make them feel good about themselves. Do you have savior syndrome? Let's find out with this quiz.
1. What will you do when someone needs your help but you are not in the position to help out at that moment?
A. Try to find every means possible to help
B. Tell the person you wish to help but can't at the moment
C. Tell the person you can not help
2. How do you feel whenever you help someone fix a problem?
A. Overly excited
B. Happy to have been able to help out
C. Just okay
3. Do you always try to fix other people's problems even when they do not call for your help?
A. Yes, very often
B. Not at all
C. Never
4. How do you feel when people you try to help refuse your offer?
A. Depressed
B. Just okay
C. Fine
5. How do you feel when people want to acknowledge your good works publicly?
A. Very happy
B. Wish they wouldn't do that but won't stop them
C. Will caution them to stop it
6. Do you mostly feel burnt out helping people fix their issues?
A. Very often
B. Not really
C. Never
7. Do you feel helping people solve their challenges is your purpose in life?
A. Yes, very much so
B. Don't think so
C. Not at all
8. Do you always believe you know what is best for others?
A. Always
B. Sometimes
C. Not at all
9. Do you think you are always the last resort when it comes to helping others?
A. Yes
B. Occasionally
C. Not at all
10. Do you go overboard in helping others such that you are negatively affected at the end?
A. Yes, always
B. No
C. Never
