Which Shadow Complex Do YOU Have (Self-Test)
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Date: 2024-07-24
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jaydenw9803
A, A, B, A, B, A, A
Savior Complex. Well, I was skeptical at first, until you mentioned feelings of helplessness or neglect being the trigger. That was the biggest negative of my childhood. My parents were good people, don't get me wrong, but they were also teen parents who were fresh out of school, and most of their time and energy was spent keeping a roof over our heads, so I didn't get to interact with them as much as I would've liked at times. Pair that with bullying and emotional/mental abuse that happened at school, and you get the two ingredients of this shadow complex in spades.
I don't feel the need to be important necessarily, but to me the ultimate act of friendship, love, and kindness is to relieve others of suffering when possible, and allowing suffering to continue when its possible to stop it, to me, always comes across as apathetic, uncaring, or even malicious. Even if logically I know that isn't always the case, its very difficult for me to cope with certain circumstances or individuals where suffering is propagated instead of alleviated. I also always express my concern for others by trying to alleviate their suffering as best as I can. Along with that, if I feel helpless I normally get volcanically angry about the situation, and may be more inclined to simply distance myself from whatever is making me feel helpless, even if its beneficial in the long term.
They say No pain, no gain and a lot of my outlooks on life are No pain IS the gain. because I never got to choose whether or not I suffered, I simply did and was left to pick up the pieces afterwards, and it was the thing in my life I hated the most out of anything. Pain is my natural enemy at this point.
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A, A, B, A, B, A, A
Savior Complex. Well, I was skeptical at first, until you mentioned feelings of helplessness or neglect being the trigger. That was the biggest negative of my childhood. My parents were good people, don't get me wrong, but they were also teen parents who were fresh out of school, and most of their time and energy was spent keeping a roof over our heads, so I didn't get to interact with them as much as I would've liked at times. Pair that with bullying and emotional/mental abuse that happened at school, and you get the two ingredients of this shadow complex in spades.
I don't feel the need to be important necessarily, but to me the ultimate act of friendship, love, and kindness is to relieve others of suffering when possible, and allowing suffering to continue when its possible to stop it, to me, always comes across as apathetic, uncaring, or even malicious. Even if logically I know that isn't always the case, its very difficult for me to cope with certain circumstances or individuals where suffering is propagated instead of alleviated. I also always express my concern for others by trying to alleviate their suffering as best as I can. Along with that, if I feel helpless I normally get volcanically angry about the situation, and may be more inclined to simply distance myself from whatever is making me feel helpless, even if its beneficial in the long term.
They say No pain, no gain and a lot of my outlooks on life are No pain IS the gain. because I never got to choose whether or not I suffered, I simply did and was left to pick up the pieces afterwards, and it was the thing in my life I hated the most out of anything. Pain is my natural enemy at this point.
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KUR4H
I got the savior complex and ima be so real, it’s way too accurate, at a young age I was neglected emotionally by my parents and family. I was treated like the scapegoat of my family and to add on to it all I got bullied in middle and high school. These factors have led me to needing to feel like I’m important to others by trying to save them from their problems. I tend to experience lots of burn out due to the fact that I have issues with putting too much of my personal energy into helping others at the expense of my own. I usually struggle with feelings of overprotectiveness when it comes to people I care for deeply and tend to wanna take all their problems away from them for them so they don’t gotta worry at all.
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I got the savior complex and ima be so real, it’s way too accurate, at a young age I was neglected emotionally by my parents and family. I was treated like the scapegoat of my family and to add on to it all I got bullied in middle and high school. These factors have led me to needing to feel like I’m important to others by trying to save them from their problems. I tend to experience lots of burn out due to the fact that I have issues with putting too much of my personal energy into helping others at the expense of my own. I usually struggle with feelings of overprotectiveness when it comes to people I care for deeply and tend to wanna take all their problems away from them for them so they don’t gotta worry at all.
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Hagunemnon
Mostly B: persecution complex.
. Sounds about right. Grew up in a poverty-stricken, emotionally unstable household in a rough neighbourhood. Lived right across the street from a small-time crack dealer. I was not safe. It kinda led to me becoming a bit of a paranoiac, watching everyone and everything for the first sign of betrayal. Its happened too many times for me to count. That and manipulation. I can't NOT keep my eyes open. People love talking out both sides of their mouths. Guard is always up and I dunno if it even CAN come down, at this point. Dunno if I even want it to.
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Mostly B: persecution complex.
. Sounds about right. Grew up in a poverty-stricken, emotionally unstable household in a rough neighbourhood. Lived right across the street from a small-time crack dealer. I was not safe. It kinda led to me becoming a bit of a paranoiac, watching everyone and everything for the first sign of betrayal. Its happened too many times for me to count. That and manipulation. I can't NOT keep my eyes open. People love talking out both sides of their mouths. Guard is always up and I dunno if it even CAN come down, at this point. Dunno if I even want it to.
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ronn0246
Excuse me! it s none of the options at the first question, or the third, or fourth, or fifth, or sixth. I guess I don t have a shadow complex: )
I had an inferiority complex in the past. I think a scar of that complex is how proud I am of me when I accomplish something. Sometimes I found myself talking to someone about something I did well and putting accent on that thing like I m praising my child. I don t do it in an I m better than you way, but in an Isn t it great that I accomplish that! way - although some and even me may interpret that as selfishness
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Excuse me! it s none of the options at the first question, or the third, or fourth, or fifth, or sixth. I guess I don t have a shadow complex: )
I had an inferiority complex in the past. I think a scar of that complex is how proud I am of me when I accomplish something. Sometimes I found myself talking to someone about something I did well and putting accent on that thing like I m praising my child. I don t do it in an I m better than you way, but in an Isn t it great that I accomplish that! way - although some and even me may interpret that as selfishness
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FolkloreRedSwiftie
B, c, c, c, c, b, c
A mix of persecution complex and inferiority complex best describes me. I'm so affected by inferiority complex, I struggle yo learn social skills often not learning them at all. All my family scolds me constantly for not learning biking (I'm 18 so I should've by now) but I have the innate fear and don't have the guts to. My fear of girls is another. I would talk to them, but right after feel my heart like explode. Gonna stay in the hostel for the first time, gonna talk to new persons in a few months, new friendships
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B, c, c, c, c, b, c
A mix of persecution complex and inferiority complex best describes me. I'm so affected by inferiority complex, I struggle yo learn social skills often not learning them at all. All my family scolds me constantly for not learning biking (I'm 18 so I should've by now) but I have the innate fear and don't have the guts to. My fear of girls is another. I would talk to them, but right after feel my heart like explode. Gonna stay in the hostel for the first time, gonna talk to new persons in a few months, new friendships
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psych2gomandarin
0: 00 intro
0: 45 When faced with a friend's problem, how do you typically react
1: 06 how do you handle criticism
1: 28 what's your role in a group setting
1: 50 what's your approach to relationships
2: 16 how do you feel about authority Figures
2: 39 When you achieve something significant, how do you react
3: 04 how do you handle rejection in romantic relationships
3: 28 result
3: 35 mostly a's
4: 04 mostly B's
4: 47 mostly C's
5: 30 mostly D's
6: 04 outro
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0: 00 intro
0: 45 When faced with a friend's problem, how do you typically react
1: 06 how do you handle criticism
1: 28 what's your role in a group setting
1: 50 what's your approach to relationships
2: 16 how do you feel about authority Figures
2: 39 When you achieve something significant, how do you react
3: 04 how do you handle rejection in romantic relationships
3: 28 result
3: 35 mostly a's
4: 04 mostly B's
4: 47 mostly C's
5: 30 mostly D's
6: 04 outro
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alexm9653
I am mostly a B person, there's days when i dont really give a F about what other people think, im just living my life. There's also days when i think that people are always judging me. I'm quite heavy weight wise, i am the type of person to wear a jacket when it's like 25celsius (77F) outside because i'd rather have them think this F'ing idiot is wearing a jacket in this weather instead of look at this dood, he's not ok because hes fat. ( which is what i was bullied for for over 15 years )
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I am mostly a B person, there's days when i dont really give a F about what other people think, im just living my life. There's also days when i think that people are always judging me. I'm quite heavy weight wise, i am the type of person to wear a jacket when it's like 25celsius (77F) outside because i'd rather have them think this F'ing idiot is wearing a jacket in this weather instead of look at this dood, he's not ok because hes fat. ( which is what i was bullied for for over 15 years )
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MisterNyte
I have both a savior and inferiority complex. It's something I've acknowledged and realized myself while going through therapy. It was interesting to see it actually pop up in this video as my results for both were tied for the most. I'm working on them. I can't save everyone, only myself. And there's nothing wrong with who I am, I'm trying to learn to love myself and be the best version of myself I can be. It's one hell of a struggle.
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I have both a savior and inferiority complex. It's something I've acknowledged and realized myself while going through therapy. It was interesting to see it actually pop up in this video as my results for both were tied for the most. I'm working on them. I can't save everyone, only myself. And there's nothing wrong with who I am, I'm trying to learn to love myself and be the best version of myself I can be. It's one hell of a struggle.
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tabithashipley9605
Leave it to me to have the savior complex. I just don't know when to stop giving all of my time and energy to people. I don't know when to help myself before I help others. It's taking a toll on my mental health, but I can't stop. I just can't. I hate seeing people suffer or struggle, and I just feel this insatiable, unquenchable urge to help them, even if I'm destroying everything I have going for me.
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Leave it to me to have the savior complex. I just don't know when to stop giving all of my time and energy to people. I don't know when to help myself before I help others. It's taking a toll on my mental health, but I can't stop. I just can't. I hate seeing people suffer or struggle, and I just feel this insatiable, unquenchable urge to help them, even if I'm destroying everything I have going for me.
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RemyWillard
I had mostly B's (6 out of 7) with some C's and D's mixed in there as well (both letters were 4 out of 7 apiece) and even one A showed up (but to be fair, that question had all 4 letters apply to me.
I guess you could say I have all of the complexes (aside from the savior complex, that is) with the greatest complex being the persecution complex. I'm not sure how I should take that.
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I had mostly B's (6 out of 7) with some C's and D's mixed in there as well (both letters were 4 out of 7 apiece) and even one A showed up (but to be fair, that question had all 4 letters apply to me.
I guess you could say I have all of the complexes (aside from the savior complex, that is) with the greatest complex being the persecution complex. I'm not sure how I should take that.
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nickthepick8043
I can definitely see myself with a bit of a Savior complex, but less on an individual by individual basis, but moreso in the grand scheme of things. I want my works to be published to bring hope and inspiration to people. To reassure them that good and evil exist in our world, and that we aren't as directionless as we had been led astray.
This video was fun!
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I can definitely see myself with a bit of a Savior complex, but less on an individual by individual basis, but moreso in the grand scheme of things. I want my works to be published to bring hope and inspiration to people. To reassure them that good and evil exist in our world, and that we aren't as directionless as we had been led astray.
This video was fun!
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post-humangod2575
As some one with inferiority complex, developing and identity on principles is one way to not feel inferior.
You need to integrate activities that allow you to be selfish.
It is only when you are selfish that you value yourself above others.
You can be selfish when it comes to your health etc.
Do not compromise on these principles.
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As some one with inferiority complex, developing and identity on principles is one way to not feel inferior.
You need to integrate activities that allow you to be selfish.
It is only when you are selfish that you value yourself above others.
You can be selfish when it comes to your health etc.
Do not compromise on these principles.
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Lavendeer201
Can you guys please do a video about people living with a record: ( its wrecked havoc on my family and there was barely even a choice in the matter. Entire lives are changed. What are ways people with a record can live happily, good job opportunities, etc.
I'm begging you guys: ( I'm seeing a professional, but itd be beneficial for a lot of people
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Can you guys please do a video about people living with a record: ( its wrecked havoc on my family and there was barely even a choice in the matter. Entire lives are changed. What are ways people with a record can live happily, good job opportunities, etc.
I'm begging you guys: ( I'm seeing a professional, but itd be beneficial for a lot of people
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hilosamurai5703
Casanova conplex is so real. I just want your love. And i want it because it makes me feel good. But anything more than that is scary. And i end up using people who get closer to me for validation and pleasure.
I just am afraid of someone really knowing me. But i do want someone its just idk what im looking for.
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Casanova conplex is so real. I just want your love. And i want it because it makes me feel good. But anything more than that is scary. And i end up using people who get closer to me for validation and pleasure.
I just am afraid of someone really knowing me. But i do want someone its just idk what im looking for.
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sarry419
Inferior complex here but also an introvert, so my inner voice needs to be calmed by my goals instead of seeking validation from outside sources. This has the down side of constant tug/whisper of not being good enough so feels like 1 step forward 3 steps back when I don't have the motivation to follow through.
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Inferior complex here but also an introvert, so my inner voice needs to be calmed by my goals instead of seeking validation from outside sources. This has the down side of constant tug/whisper of not being good enough so feels like 1 step forward 3 steps back when I don't have the motivation to follow through.
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atqraxiia4306
I got persecution complex but I feel like the casanova one described me better. I need excitement and drama, otherwise things don't feel right. Sometimes I feel like im kinda materialistic, but at the same time I'm quite vulnerable. And i dont want ppl to know that so I try to be tough but its hard.
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I got persecution complex but I feel like the casanova one described me better. I need excitement and drama, otherwise things don't feel right. Sometimes I feel like im kinda materialistic, but at the same time I'm quite vulnerable. And i dont want ppl to know that so I try to be tough but its hard.
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pyrosfyre789
It is worth noting that having attributes of one complex does nit exclude you from also experiencing another complex. I happen to have a degree of all four present in how i perceive myself and the world. Having a hybrid is just as real as having a singular dominant complex.
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It is worth noting that having attributes of one complex does nit exclude you from also experiencing another complex. I happen to have a degree of all four present in how i perceive myself and the world. Having a hybrid is just as real as having a singular dominant complex.
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coreymay918
Inferiority complex. a lot of that comes from a society that say men under six feet tall are inferior, men who make less than six figures are inferior and so on and so forth. Building self esteem is pointless when peers assure you your efforts are in vain
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Inferiority complex. a lot of that comes from a society that say men under six feet tall are inferior, men who make less than six figures are inferior and so on and so forth. Building self esteem is pointless when peers assure you your efforts are in vain
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outcast4087
1c
2a
3b
4c
5c
6b/c
7a/c (though I've never been in a relationship)
Mostly C's, with some sprinkle of B's. So, inferiority complex with persecution complex - a combo that reinforces itself by feeding off of each other.
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1c
2a
3b
4c
5c
6b/c
7a/c (though I've never been in a relationship)
Mostly C's, with some sprinkle of B's. So, inferiority complex with persecution complex - a combo that reinforces itself by feeding off of each other.
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potentialpop1620
I got an equal number of A's and C's and it's funny, because I have both the saviour complex as well as inferiority complex depending on the situation.
I always love taking such quizzes to try to understand myself a little more.
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I got an equal number of A's and C's and it's funny, because I have both the saviour complex as well as inferiority complex depending on the situation.
I always love taking such quizzes to try to understand myself a little more.
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