Negative Sentiment Override Quiz
In the recent past in my relationship, generally, I felt:
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1. Hurt. (T/F)
2. Misunderstood. (T/F)
3. Like “I don’t have to take this.” (T/F)
4. Innocent of blame for the problem. (T/F)
5. Like getting up and leaving. (T/F)
6. Angry. (T/F)
7. Disappointed. (T/F)
8. Unjustly accused, (T/F)
9. “My partner has no right to say those things.” (T/F)
10. Frustrated. (T/F)
11. Personally attacked. (T/F)
12. I wanted to strike back. (T/F)
13. I was warding off a barrage, (T/F)
14. Like I wanted to protect myself. (T/F)
15. I took my partner’s complaints as slights, (T/F)
16. My partner was trying to control me. (T/F)
17. My partner was very manipulative. (T/F)
18. Unjustly criticized. (T/F)
19. Like getting even. (T/F)
20. I wanted the negativity to just stop. (T/F)
Scoring: Add all of your “true” responses. Use a calculator to divide the sum by 20. Multiply the result by 100 to find your percentage. If you scored above 40%, you are currently experiencing Negative Sentiment Override. We recommend you seek out professional help right away by contacting us today via email at davidandtrish@carter-counseling.com or by phone at 913-390-3172.
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