Discovering infidelity, hidden pornography use, addiction, or ongoing emotional or relational deception can change how you experience yourself and the person you trusted. You may feel shocked, anxious, angry, numb, or unable to stop looking for more information. Even when the behavior has ended, your mind and body may remain on alert.
Betrayal trauma describes the emotional and psychological impact of a serious breach of trust by someone you depend on or feel close to. It most often affects intimate partners, although family members can also experience a deep sense of betrayal when addiction or deception disrupts the relationship.
This self-assessment can help you recognize how strongly the betrayal is affecting your emotions, sense of safety, relationships, and daily life. Answer based on your experience during the past month.
You do not need to have every answer—or make a decision about the relationship—before getting support.
Important: This educational self-assessment offers one way to reflect on what you have been experiencing. It is not a diagnostic test and cannot diagnose betrayal trauma, PTSD, or any other mental health condition. Dr. Chen can work closely with you and consider your results alongside your history, current circumstances, and overall well-being to help you better understand your experiences and what support would be helpful.
Could Betrayal Trauma Be Affecting You?
Has infidelity, hidden pornography use, addiction, or ongoing deception changed how safe you feel in a relationship? Do you feel anxious, angry, numb, or unable to stop searching for answers?
This self-assessment can help you reflect on how the betrayal may be affecting your emotions, relationships, and daily life. It is not a diagnostic test, but it can give you a clearer starting point for understanding what you are experiencing.
Answer each question based on your experience during the past month.