The Assessment
This Is a Map, Not a Diagnosis.
Are you self-medicating or self-regulating? A few minutes of honest noticing to see where your nervous system has been living, and where to begin.
This assessment helps you recognize your dominant nervous-system patterns. It draws on polyvagal theory, a framework for understanding the body’s states. It will not label you, and it will not tell you what is wrong with you. It is a map.
It takes about ten minutes. Nothing is stored. Score honestly. This is for your eyes only.
Please Read
This assessment is educational self-reflection, not a diagnosis, screening, or treatment, and not a substitute for professional care. It is not intended for people experiencing a mental health crisis, active suicidal thoughts, psychosis, or serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar I). If that is you, please use the support resources above.
In crisis? Get support now
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please reach out now. You deserve support today.
- United States: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
- Anywhere: find a helpline at findahelpline.com.
- In immediate danger: contact your local emergency services.