Self-Blame Self-Assessment
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Step 2: For each statement, select the option that best reflects how frequently you experience the feelings described in each statement on a scale from “Never” to “Almost Always”.
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It Seems Like You Don’t Need to Take This Course
Your responses reveal a commendable understanding that the narcissistic abuse you’ve experienced was not your fault.
You’ve maintained a healthy perspective, acknowledging that the responsibility lies solely with the narcissist.
This is a testament to your resilience and emotional strength.
Although it seems you might not need this course currently, it’s always here should you ever require additional support or strategies in the future.
Please note: This self-assessment quiz is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional advice from a mental health professional. If you are concerned about your emotional well-being, it is always advisable to consult with a licensed therapist or counselor.
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You Should Consider Taking This Course
Your responses suggest that you sometimes engage in self-blame for the narcissistic abuse you’ve experienced.
It’s crucial to understand that no one deserves such treatment, and the abuse is not a reflection of your worth but the narcissist’s destructive behaviors.
This course could provide additional insights, techniques, and a supportive community to help you further minimize self-blame and enhance self-compassion.
Consider taking this course as it might offer you new perspectives and support in your healing journey.
Please note: This self-assessment quiz is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional advice from a mental health professional. If you are concerned about your emotional well-being, it is always advisable to consult with a licensed therapist or counselor.
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You Should Take This Course
Your responses indicate a significant tendency to blame yourself for the narcissistic abuse you’ve encountered.
This is a common response, and it’s vital to remember that the fault lies not with you but with the narcissist.
The steps you’re taking to confront this self-blame are crucial for your healing journey.
This course is designed to provide tools, strategies, and a supportive environment to help you transform this self-blame into self-understanding and compassion.
Your participation in the course would be a valuable step towards healing and fostering a kinder relationship with yourself.
Please note: This self-assessment quiz is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional advice from a mental health professional. If you are concerned about your emotional well-being, it is always advisable to consult with a licensed therapist or counselor.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
I believe that I could have changed the situation if I had acted differently.
Examples: You may catch yourself fantasizing about how the situation might be different if you had reacted differently in past conflicts.
Or looking back, you might be tormented by thoughts like, “Maybe if I had been more understanding or more patient, things wouldn’t have turned out this way.”
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
I regularly criticize myself for not leaving the abusive situation sooner.
Examples: You might feel trapped in the situation, berating yourself for not having the courage or means to leave, “Why can’t I just walk away from this?”
Or you may chastise yourself, thinking, “Why didn’t I leave sooner? Why did I let this happen to me for so long?”
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
I blame myself for not recognizing the narcissist’s destructive behavior.
Example: You may think, “How could I not see their true nature? I should have been more observant.”
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
I constantly ruminate about the things I said or did during the abusive relationship.
Example: After conflicts, you might keep replaying the situations, obsessing over your actions or words, wondering, “What if I hadn’t reacted that way?”
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
I often feel that I deserved the narcissistic abuse.
Examples: When the narcissist belittles or demeans you, you may think, “Maybe I deserved this. Maybe they’re right about me.”
Or you may find yourself agreeing with the narcissist’s past criticisms or insults, thinking, “Maybe they were right about me.”
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
I frequently question my own judgment and decisions made during the abusive period.
Examples: After making a decision, you may worry if it’s the right one, thinking, “Maybe I shouldn’t have done that. Maybe they were right.”
Or you may find yourself doubting your past decisions, thinking, “Was I wrong for reacting the way I did? Did I make the wrong choices?”
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
I believe that I am responsible for the narcissist’s abusive behavior.
Examples: After the narcissist lashes out, you may find yourself thinking, “They wouldn’t have done that if I hadn’t provoked them.”
Or you may continue to believe that their abusive behavior was your fault, thinking, “Maybe I brought out the worst in them.”
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
I feel that if I had been better or different, the abuse would not have happened.Examples: You may constantly try to change your behavior to avoid conflict, thinking, “If I can just be more patient, more understanding, they wouldn’t get so upset.”
Or you may wish you had been a different person during the relationship, thinking, “If only I had been more patient or more understanding, maybe they wouldn’t have been so abusive.”
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
I often think that the narcissistic abuse was my fault.
Examples: When the narcissist gets upset and acts out, you may automatically think, “If only I hadn’t said that or done this, they wouldn’t be acting this way.”
Or looking back on past events, you might catch yourself thinking, “It was my fault for triggering them. I should have been more careful with my words and actions.”
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
I feel guilty about the events that took place during the narcissistic abuse.
Examples: After an abusive episode, you might find yourself feeling remorseful as if you were the one who did wrong, thinking, “I shouldn’t have provoked them.”
Or you may often find yourself reminiscing about the past and feeling guilty, thinking, “I should’ve handled things differently.”