Is My Relationship Hurting Me?

Everyone deserves to be safe and healthy in their relationships. This means being able to make your own choices about your life and health. An abusive relationship may be harmful to your health. Take this quiz to find out if your health has been affected by your relationship.

Answer yes or no to the following questions. Think about how you have felt since you started dating the person you are with.

Since our relationship began, have I:

1. Felt guilty or bad about myself because of something that happened between me and my partner?	Yes No
2. Felt nervous or worried often without knowing why?	Yes No
3. Felt “out of control” when I was around my partner?	Yes No
4. Felt sad and worthless after something that happened in our relationship? Had a hard time doing things that were easy to do before, like talking with friends, going to school, or doing chores because of my sadness?	Yes No
5. Had body pains, such as stomachaches or headaches, when I thought about things that happened in our relationship?	Yes No
6. Had nightmares about something my partner did?	Yes No
7. Stopped enjoying the company of family and friends, preferring instead to be alone or just with my partner? Stopped enjoying activities that I used to like?	Yes No
8. Used smoking, alcohol, or drugs to handle what was happening in our relationship?	Yes No
9. Used alcohol or drugs because my partner threatened or forced me to?	Yes No
10. Tried to control my weight using laxatives or diet pills because my partner wanted me to lose weight? Tried to control my weight using laxatives or diet pills to handle what was happening in our relationship?	Yes No
11. Gone to the emergency room for something in my relationship?	Yes No
12. Worried that I was pregnant or had an STI from not being able to use condoms or birth control with my partner?	Yes No
13. Felt at any time that my sex-life was out of my control?	Yes No
14. Considered or attempted suicide?	Yes No

What Can I Do?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be in a relationship that is putting your health at risk. You may be more likely to be injured, be affected by STI’s, experience emotional stress, or consider suicide. Make your health a priority. Break the Cycle can help you figure out your options and make sure you have the support you need.

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