Nervous System Dysregulation Archetype

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you understand that this quiz is not a medical diagnosing tool & is rather for entertainment purposes only?
- A.
  I do
- B.
  I do not & will exit the quiz now
2.
You know when you have one of those days. those days where everything seems to go wrong? you wake up late, things break, your train runs late, you spill coffee all over your shirt, etc. etc. let's say you're having one of those days. and then another thing goes wrong. this is the one that breaks the camel's back. how do you tend to react?
- A.
  screaming, yelling, or getting angry
- B.
  crying
- C.
  grit my teeth & hold it all together even though I'm dying inside
- D.
  saying "fuck it" to everything and taking a "me" day
- E.
  I exercise, watch tv, scroll TikTok, or otherwise try to stay positive
3.
Which of these physical health issues are you most prone to?
- A.
  constipation
- B.
  diarrhea
- C.
  unexplained pain
- D.
  fatigue
- E.
  insomnia
4.
Which of these mental health problems are you most prone to?
- A.
  anxiety
- B.
  depression
- C.
  overthinking & obsessing
- D.
  I'm unsure
5.
Which word best describes you
- A.
  Nurturing
- B.
  Loyal
- C.
  Strong
- D.
  Goofy
- E.
  Airy
6.
Other people would describe you as
- A.
  a good friend
- B.
  someone with good reads/comebacks
- C.
  spontaneous
- D.
  shy
7.
How much do you remember from childhood
- A.
  bits and pieces
- B.
  everything?
- C.
  a lot is fuzzy
8.
What is your biggest fear?
- A.
  Being a burden on other people
- B.
  Pushing people away
- C.
  Running away from something good
- D.
  I don't know
9.
When you gain weight, where do you tend to put on extra body fat?
- A.
  All over
- B.
  Tummy
- C.
  Thighs & Hips
- D.
  I don't really tend to put on weight
10.
When you are triggered, you tend to
- A.
  get anxious or mad
- B.
  try to look at the positive, or just avoid the thing that's triggering me
- C.
  I can't remember the last time I was triggered
- D.
  blame myself
- E.
  I feel numb or paralyzed
11.
Imagine you are dating someone and get into a fight. Which most closely describes your reaction
- A.
  I feel like I have to work things out immediately
- B.
  I need space
- C.
  I honestly don't even know what to do
- D.
  I will do or say anything to make it better
12.
When you are tired, stressed, or upset; which of these tends to be your reaction?
- A.
  I get frustrated or irritable
- B.
  I try to placate other people
- C.
  I tend to space out
- D.
  I get really worried & panicked
13.
Which of these sounds most like you?
- A.
  I cry a lot
- B.
  I don't have tons of emotions
- C.
  I often feel fidget-y and restless
- D.
  I am often in dream-world or fantasizing
- E.
  I have a hard time saying no
14.
Which of these physical ailments are you most prone to?
- A.
  Constipation, heartburn, churning in the stomach
- B.
  Restless legs or tapping feet
- C.
  Limbs feeling stiff, stuck, or frozen
- D.
  Unexplained pain
- E.
  I don't feel great, but I couldn't tell you exactly what's wrong
15.
Which of these statements most closely aligns with your current & former relationships?
- A.
  I have a tendency to date people who I'm not even that into or be friends with people I don't like all that much
- B.
  I have a lot of friendship breakups
- C.
  My romantic relationships have been pretty chaotic. Lots of fighting & making up.
- D.
  When things get bad in a relationship, I literally feel paralyzed
- E.
  I've had exes get mad at me because I'm not expressive enough
16.
What are some relationship NEEDS that you have?
- A.
  I need lots of space
- B.
  I need lots of communication
- C.
  I'm pretty low maintenance
17.
Let's say you have a big project due at the end of the week & you are rushing to get it done. Which rings most true for you?
- A.
  I might be snappy with the people closest to me
- B.
  I feel overwhelmed and abandon the whole thing
- C.
  I isolate myself because I don't feel like dealing with other people
- D.
  I isolate myself because I don't want to burden others with my problems
18.
When you are triggered...
- A.
  you get panicked, frustrated, or angry
- B.
  you withdraw or get depressed
- C.
  you blame yourself for what went wrong
- D.
  I kind of numb out
19.
Let's say you're in a serious relationship, and your partner is away on a work trip. You check their instagram, and they seem to be out having drinks with an attractive coworker (of a gender that your partner is into). Which is closest to your response?
- A.
  Nothing. What can I do?
- B.
  I feel an extreme urgency to reach out or connect with my partner
- C.
  Just ignore it. It's probably nothing
- D.
  I go above & beyond to be nice, kind, funny, or interesting so my partner remembers why they love me
20.
Which of these sounds most like you?
- A.
  Despite my best efforts, I can't help but insert myself into situations
- B.
  I hate drama
- C.
  I just want to nap
- D.
  I love taking care of people
21.
Let's say your friend is mad at you, but you feel like you've done nothing wrong. Which is your reaction?
- A.
  I'm honestly unsure what to even do
- B.
  I would avoid them
- C.
  I would apologize
- D.
  I would get angry
- E.
  I would confront them & explain why I think I've done nothing wrong

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Nurturing Nelly
Nurturing Nelly's primary stress response is FAWN. In the world of psychology & nervous system research, the fawn response is only recently discovered, and the least researched.Nelly protects herself against threats by placating. Nelly is a notorious people pleaser, has a hard time saying no, and tends to have weak or no boundaries. She often prides herself on being a good friend, a good partner, and nurturing.Nelly often thinks that she is just a nurturing person who experiences more pleasure through giving than through receiving. In fact, Nelly rarely asks for anything, tries to be as needless as possible, and may even be fully unaware of her own needs and wants.
2.
Frustrated Fran
Frustrated Fran's primary stress response is FIGHT. When something dysregulates Fran, she tends to get frustrated & irritable. She can be rude or snappy at people, either passive aggressive or actively aggressive. Fran may hide behind humor, making funny comments & read you to filth.She is not usually at a loss for words, being very good at defending herself and people that she cares about.Even if she hates it and wants to change, Fran can struggle with being agreeable. She tends to have a string of failed romances & friendships that have ended.
3.
Worried Wonda
Worried Wonda's primary stress response is flight. Wonda protects herself from perceived threats by escaping the threatening situation.Wonda is prone to anxiety. Physically, she can be a fidget-y person, even experiencing unexplained limb tremors or twitches. She is the type who is always tapping her foot, playing with something, or chewing gum.Wonda may struggle to sit still and may numb her symptoms by staying busy, working out, and socializing.She may struggle with intimacy, and has a tendency to leave relationships as soon as things get tough.
4.
Airy Amy
Airy Amy's primary stress response is freeze. Amy learned to protect herself from perceived threats by disassociating.Without even realizing it, Amy will space out instead of facing any conflict or otherwise difficult situation. Amy may think of herself as a dreamer-- regularly daydreaming & fantasizing. She may have a difficult time being present. She's the type who could read an entire book or watch a movie, but retain very little. She may think she has a memory problem, but her real problem is disassociating.