Am I Toxic? Take This Toxic Person Test To Find Out

Toxic people are people who cause harm to others in a consistent and ongoing way, whether consciously or unconsciously.

As licensed psychotherapist Babita Spinelli, L.P., J.D., previously told mindbodygreen, these people can have a negative impact on others through their behavior, whether they're attempting to manipulate someone, control them, or abuse them in any way.

Some people can have toxic traits without necessarily realizing the effect they're having on other people, or being an overall toxic person, while others knowingly engage in toxic behaviors.

If you have a nagging feeling you might be the toxic one in your life, know that it's absolutely possible to address it and change your behavior. But first, you have to determine if you're truly being toxic.

Looking at the quiz and list of toxic traits above, honestly reflect on how often you exhibit these more negative, "toxic" qualities. Ask yourself why certain relationships have gone awry in your life, and whether their downfall had to do with your behavior. According to Neo, it's even worthwhile to ask friends, family members, or past partners whether they've found any of your behavior in the past to be toxic.

Just because you exhibit toxic behaviors does not make you an entirely toxic person (though we can't rule that out—only you can). The good news, according to Neo, is "with a little self-reflection and asking for feedback from others, we can become aware of these habits and eradicate them so we can become better people."

Be sure to look into our guide to changing toxic behavior in yourself, as well as our breakdown on how to spot and fix your own red flags.

Start by simply noticing your thoughts and behaviors to catch when your more toxic tendencies start to rear their heads. Allow yourself grace and acknowledge that you're trying to be a better person, and don't be afraid to lean on support from mental health professionals or your support system.