Studies have found that children of narcissistic parents have significantly higher rates of depression and lower self-esteem during adulthood. Often a parent's lack of empathy towards their child contributes to this. You may also experience chronic stress if you've had toxic parents and other health problems because you're used to living in an environment in which you were neglected, she says. It can also involve self-sabotaging if it's normal for you to be surrounded by toxic people thanks to lessons from your parents.