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Quiz: Discover Your Dominant Nervous System Stress Response

Identify how stress is showing up in your nervous system right now so you can find the right tools to guide you toward regulation.

 

Most people show more than one stress response. The quiz result reflects your current dominant pattern, not a fixed identity.

This is a self-reflection tool designed to support nervous system awareness for educational purposes only. It does not provide medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Question 1 of 8

When stress is high for you, what happens first - before you have time to think about it?

A

Racing thoughts, tight chest, urge to move or fix things

B

Feeling numb, heavy, or disconnected

C

Worrying about how others feel or how to keep the peace

D

I notice stress, but feel able to respond calmly

Question 2 of 8

Your energy levels most days are:

A

High but restless or wired

B

Low, drained, or hard to get going

C

Dependent on other people’s needs or moods

D

Steady with natural ups and downs

Question 3 of 8

 

When something unexpected happens, you tend to:

A

React quickly or feel on edge

B

Shut down or feel stuck

C

Focus on making sure everyone’s okay

D

Pause, assess, then respond

Question 4 of 8

Your relationship with rest looks like:

A

Hard to relax; I feel guilty slowing down

B

I rest a lot but still feel exhausted

C

I rest only when others don’t need me

D

Rest actually feels restorative

Question 5 of 8

In relationships, you often:

A

Feel easily irritated or defensive

B

Withdraw or avoid difficult conversations

C

Put others’ needs before your own

D

Feel connected while maintaining boundaries

Question 6 of 8

Your body tension is usually:

A

Jaw, shoulders, or stomach tightness

B

Heavy limbs or collapsed posture

C

Tension that shifts based on others’ emotions

D

Mild and releases easily

Question 7 of 8

When you’re overwhelmed, your inner dialogue sounds like:

A

“I have to fix this now.”

B

“What’s the point?”

C

“I can’t let anyone down.”

D

“I can handle this one step at a time.”

Question 8 of 8

After a stressful day, you recover best by:

A

Moving, pacing, or staying busy

B

Zoning out or sleeping

C

Talking it through or helping someone else

D

Gentle movement, breath, or connection

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