Am I Being Gaslighted?

Quiz Questions

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  Does this person ever insist you said or did things you know you didn't do?

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    Always
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    Sometimes
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    Rarely
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    Never
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  Does this person call you "crazy" or "too sensitive" when you express your needs or concerns?

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    Always
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    Sometimes
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    Rarely
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    Never
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  Does this person insist they're right and ignore facts or your perspective?

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    Always
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    Sometimes
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    Rarely
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    Never
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  Do you find it increasingly difficult to know your own thoughts or feelings?

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    Yes
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    No
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    Sometimes
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  Do you feel a persistent need to apologize (even when you didn't do anything wrong)?

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    Always
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    Sometimes
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    Rarely
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    Never
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  Are you constantly "in your head" replaying scenarios and trying to make sense of what happened?

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    Always
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    Sometimes
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    Rarely
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    Never
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  Do you constantly review your words or actions to make sure you did everything "right"?

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    Always
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    Sometimes
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    Rarely
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    Never
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  Do you often feel (check all that apply):

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    Helpless and Hopeless
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    Frustrated and Upset
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    Confusion and Self-Doubt
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    Emotionally Numb or Overwhelmed
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    Guilty or Shameful
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    None of these
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  Do you often make excuses or justifications for this person's behaviors or words?

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    Always
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    Sometimes
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    Rarely
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    Never
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  Have you ever felt the need to write down what is said or done so you can validate your own reality?

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    Yes
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    No

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  MILD RISK

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  If you scored between 0 to 12, it's mildly likely you're being gaslighted. Most days, you likely feel sure of your thoughts and feelings, although you've started questioning yourself more or having more self-doubts. You've probably been researching various questions online, trying to figure out what's"off" about this person or relationship.You wonder if what you're experiencing is a communication issue or if something more manipulative is going on.Based on these results, my free bimonthly newsletter or bestselling book could be helpful if you'd like to:Learn to differentiate between healthy and toxic communication patternsUnderstand what gaslighting looks and feels like Strengthen your ability to know your truth Refine your "toxic person" alarm bells Get the first chapter for free!Hi! I'm Chelsey Brooke Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author specializing in narcissistic abuse and relational trauma.Having experienced gaslighting and narcissistic abuse myself and having worked with countless narcissistic abuse survivors, I understand the confusion, pain, and hurt these relationships cause. However, I also know that healing is possible and that meaning, purpose, and fulfillment can still be found whether the narcissist (or gaslighter) is in or out of your life.That's why I wrote my bestselling book If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth.To see if this is the right book for you, get the first chapter for free!
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  MODERATE RISK

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  If you scored between 13 to 25, it's moderately likely you're being gaslighted. Many days, you likely feel confused, anxious, frustrated, or a mix of all of these. You've probably been researching various questions online, trying to make sense of what you've been experiencing.You might've felt as if you're "going crazy" or that something is "off" about this person or relationship. You've probably been ruminating more, feeling more disconnected from yourself, experiencing brain fog or numbness, or having trouble making even simple decisions. (Get my Narcissist Checklist to gain more clarity!)Based on these results, my new bestselling book could be helpful if you'd like to:Learn to differentiate between healthy and toxic communication patternsUnderstand what gaslighting looks and feels like Strengthen your ability to know your truth Refine your "toxic person" alarm bells Get the first chapter for free!Hi! I'm Chelsey Brooke Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author specializing in narcissistic abuse and relational trauma.Having experienced gaslighting and narcissistic abuse myself and having worked with countless narcissistic abuse survivors, I understand the confusion, pain, and hurt these relationships cause. However, I also know that healing is possible and that meaning, purpose, and fulfillment can still be found whether the narcissist (or gaslighter) is in or out of your life.That's why I wrote my new book If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth.To see if this is the right book for you, get the first chapter for free!
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  HIGH RISK

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  If you scored between 26 to 38, it's highly likely you're being gaslighted. Most days, you feel confused, anxious, overwhelmed, hopeless, depressed, or a mix of all of these. You've probably been researching various questions online, desperate to make sense of what you've been experiencing.You feel as if you're "going crazy" and wonder if the person you're dealing with is possibly a narcissist.You ruminate constantly (never fully sure of what you think or feel), overthink everything (even simple decisions), and live in a never-ending state of worry, doubt, and guilt. Based on these results, my new bestselling book could be helpful if you'd like to:Learn to differentiate between healthy and toxic communication patterns (or you risk staying confused and unsure) Understand what gaslighting looks and feels like (it's more than someone just saying "you're crazy")Strengthen your ability to know your truth (whether others agree or not)Refine your "toxic person" alarm bells (to quickly recognize, resist, or recover from gaslighting and other manipulative tactics)Get the first chapter for free!Hi! I'm Chelsey Brooke Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author specializing in narcissistic abuse and relational trauma.Having experienced gaslighting and narcissistic abuse myself and having worked with countless narcissistic abuse survivors, I understand the confusion, pain, and hurt these relationships cause. However, I also know that healing is possible and that meaning, purpose, and fulfillment can still be found whether the narcissist (or gaslighter) is in or out of your life.That's why I wrote my new book If Only I'd Known! How to Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries, and Create Unshakeable Self-Worth.To see if this is the right book for you, get the first chapter for free!