Self-reflection quiz

Chronic Nervous System Dysregulation Quiz

This quiz can help you reflect on whether your body may be spending a lot of time in survival mode — fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or shutdown.

1. I often feel on edge, tense, wired, or unable to fully relax.

2. Small stressors feel bigger than they “should.”

3. I feel exhausted, drained, foggy, or shut down even when I have not done “that much.”

4. My emotions can feel intense, sudden, or hard to come down from.

5. I frequently scan for what could go wrong or what others might be feeling.

6. I have trouble sleeping, staying asleep, or waking up feeling rested.

7. I feel disconnected from myself, my body, or the present moment.

8. My body reacts strongly to noise, conflict, demands, transitions, or sensory input.

9. I push through until I crash, then need a long time to recover.

10. I feel like my nervous system has a hard time returning to baseline.

Please answer all questions before viewing your result.

This quiz is for reflection and education only. It is not a diagnosis or a replacement for therapy, medical care, or mental health support.