Subscale Breakdown
In addition to providing a Total Score, the Cassandra Syndrome Relationship & Identity Distress Scale (CS-RIDS-24) also explores four key areas: relational distress, identity erosion, communication and validation, and coping and resilience.
1. Relational Distress (6-30)
Your Score: {relationalDistress}
6–13: No Distress – You may feel relatively emotionally connected and supported in your relationship, with few signs of Cassandra-related strain.
14–22: Moderate Distress – You may be experiencing recurring disconnection, frustration, or emotional strain that impacts your sense of closeness and safety.
23–30: Severe Distress – Your relationship may feel highly distressing, with intense feelings of isolation, emotional depletion, or being unseen by your partner.
2. Identity Erosion (6-30)
Your Score: {identityErosion}
6–13: No Erosion – You likely feel grounded in your sense of self and are able to maintain your identity within the relationship.
14–22: Moderate Erosion – You may be noticing shifts in your self-esteem, confidence, or clarity about who you are in the context of the relationship.
23–30: Severe Erosion – Your relationship may be deeply impacting your identity, leaving you feeling lost, diminished, or disconnected from your core self.
3. Communication & Validation (6-30)
Your Score: {communicationampamp}
6–13: No Disruption – You likely feel heard, understood, and emotionally validated in your communication with your partner.
14–22: Moderate Disruption – You may experience frequent misunderstandings or feel that your emotional needs are inconsistently acknowledged.
23–30: Severe Disruption – Communication may feel one-sided, confusing, or invalidating, leaving you feeling dismissed or emotionally invisible in the relationship.
4. Coping & Resilience (6-30)
Your Score: {copingampamp}
6–13: No Resilience – You may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, depleted, or unable to effectively cope with the ongoing stress in your relationship.
14–22: Moderate Resilience – You’re likely using some coping strategies, but emotional strain may still be impacting your ability to stay grounded and recover.
23–30: High Resilience – You appear to be managing relationship stress with strength and adaptability, maintaining a sense of balance and emotional stability.
Next Steps
- Reflect on Your Results: If your scores are higher in certain subscales (e.g., Identity Erosion, Communication & Validation), you may want to focus on strategies to rebuild self-confidence or improve communication.
- Reach Out for Support: We have clinicians who specialize in Cassandra Syndrome–related issues and can help you explore your unique challenges, offer tailored strategies, and guide you toward healthier coping mechanisms.
- Stay Connected: Consider talking with trusted friends or joining support groups (online or in-person) for validation and shared experiences.
- Retake Periodically: You may find it useful to retake this assessment after making changes or seeking support, to track how your feelings evolve over time.