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Which Nervous System Survival Style Are You?
When life feels overwhelming, what do you usually do first?
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When life feels overwhelming, what do you usually do first?
A
Jump into fixing it right away — no time to pause.
B
Overthink every angle until I’m paralyzed.
C
Shut down and zone out until it passes.
D
Keep busy or entertain others so no one sees I’m struggling.
E
Reach for someone else to tell me I’ll be okay.
What best describes your stress "default mode"?
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What best describes your stress "default mode"?
A
Hyper, restless energy. I can't sit still.
B
Tired, heavy, wanting to disappear
C
Anxious loops, my brain won't stop running.
D
Smiling or caretaking even when I'm hunting.
E
Clingy or panicked if I feel alone.
When you make a mistake, what's your inner critic's voice like?
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When you make a mistake, what's your inner critic's voice like?
A
"Hurry up and fix it before anyone notices".
B
You'll never get it right, just give up".
C
"Replay it 100 times to make sure it never happens again".
D
"Don't let anyone see you messed up - cover it with charm."
E
"What if this ruins my relationships?"
Which situation stresses you out the most?
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Which situation stresses you out the most?
A
Feeling trapped with no way to act.
B
Having to speak up when I'd rather stay invisible.
C
Not knowing the right answer or plan.
D
Letting someone down.
E
Being left out or left behind.
When your body signals stress, you usually feel...
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When your body signals stress, you usually feel...
A
Jittery, tense, quick to react.
B
Numb, blank, heavy.
C
Tight chest, racing thoughts.
D
Smiling face, knotted stomach.
E
Heart pounding, desperate to connect.
What helps you calm down most?
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What helps you calm down most?
A
A physical movement or doing something fast.
B
Curling up alone in a safe spot.
C
Journaling or making lists to organize my mind.
D
Talking it out while keeping everyone else comfortable.
E
Having someone close reassure me.
If anxiety were a "check engine light," how would you treat it?
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If anxiety were a "check engine light," how would you treat it?
A
Slam the gas harder; keep moving.
B
Pretend I didn't see it; maybe it'll turn off.
C
Google 20 possible reasons; then spiral
D
Distract the passengers so no one notices the light.
E
Call someone else to take care of getting it fixed.
Which statement sounds most like you in relationships?
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Which statement sounds most like you in relationships?
A
"I need independence, don't box me in."
B
"I don't want to bother people with my problems."
C
"I need to know where we stand all the time."
D
I'll take care of you before I take care of me."
E
"Please don't leave me."
At your best, what's your superpower?
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At your best, what's your superpower?
A
Quick action and boldness.
B
Deep rest and reflection.
C
Analysis and planning.
D
Empathy and connection.
E
Loyalty and closeness.
What do you wish you could trust more?
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What do you wish you could trust more?
A
That slowing down won't make me weak.
B
That my presence matters even if I'm quiet.
C
That I don't have to know everything to move forward.
D
That I'm worthy even if I disappoint someone.
E
That I can stand on my own and still be loved.