Does Social Media Fry Your Nervous System?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How often do you check social media during the day?
- A.
  Rarely, I keep it under control
- B.
  Every hour or so, just to peek
- C.
  Constantly, I can’t seem to stop
- D.
  Only when I’m bored or checked out
2.
When do you usually scroll the most?
- A.
  Set times, like a break or after work
- B.
  Late at night when I should be resting
- C.
  Whenever I feel down or triggered
- D.
  Mindlessly throughout the day
3.
How long do you typically spend on social media at a time?
- A.
  5–10 minutes, then I move on
- B.
  20–30 minutes before I realize it
- C.
  Over an hour—it just pulls me in
- D.
  I lose track of time completely
4.
If you delete the apps for a day, how do you feel?
- A.
  Relieved, I can focus better
- B.
  Anxious I’ll miss something
- C.
  Sad or disconnected
- D.
  Indifferent, I just find something else numbing
5.
What emotion comes up most often while scrolling?
- A.
  Inspired
- B.
  Envious or “less than”
- C.
  Overstimulated or restless
- D.
  Numb, like nothing lands
6.
How often do you compare yourself to others online?
- A.
  Rarely, I stay in my own lane
- B.
  All the time—it’s hard not to
- C.
  Sometimes, but it just stresses me out
- D.
  I’ve stopped noticing—I’ve tuned out
7.
When you see conflict or negativity online, what happens?
- A.
  I keep scrolling—it doesn’t stick
- B.
  I feel deeply affected or upset
- C.
  I get angry or want to respond
- D.
  I detach—it feels pointless
8.
After scrolling, how do you feel emotionally?
- A.
  Neutral or inspired
- B.
  Drained or insecure
- C.
  Restless or edgy
- D.
  Checked out or disconnected
9.
How does scrolling affect your body?
- A.
  I feel relaxed or unchanged
- B.
  My chest feels tight or heart races
- C.
  My shoulders tense, jaw clenches
- D.
  I slump and zone out
10.
Does scrolling impact your sleep?
- A.
  No, I keep my phone away from bed
- B.
  Yes, I stay up late scrolling
- C.
  I wake up during the night and check (Comparison Queen)
- D.
  I fall asleep scrolling, it’s automatic
11.
How does your breath feel when you scroll?
- A.
  Deep and steady
- B.
  Shallow and rapid
- C.
  Uneven, like I hold it
- D.
  Absent—I barely notice it
12.
How focused do you feel after a scrolling session?
- A.
  Clear-headed and calm
- B.
  Distracted, can’t remember what I was doing
- C.
  Obsessed with what I just saw
- D.
  Foggy or blank, like I zoned out
13.
When you try to stop scrolling, what happens?
- A.
  I stop easily
- B.
  I feel restless and check again
- C.
  I keep replaying what I saw in my head
- D.
  I freeze and just keep scrolling
14.
How often do you forget time while scrolling?
- A.
  Rarely, I stay aware
- B.
  Sometimes, but I snap out quickly
- C.
  Often, I get sucked into the rabbit hole
- D.
  Almost always, I lose entire chunks of time
15.
After scrolling, how motivated do you feel?
- A.
  Energized to take action
- B.
  Motivated but self-critical
- C.
  Wired but scattered
- D.
  Drained and unmotivated
16.
How does scrolling impact your mood for the rest of the day?
- A.
  Neutral or uplifted
- B.
  Doubting myself, less confident (Comparison Queen)
- C.
  Irritable or edgy
- D.
  Flat, disconnected
17.
Do you ever regret the time you spend scrolling?
- A.
  Rarely, it feels intentional
- B.
  Sometimes, when I compare myself
- C.
  Often, I wish I could stop but don’t
- D.
  All the time, but I feel stuck
18.
If you cut your scrolling in half, what would change most?
- A.
  I’d gain more clarity + presence
- B.
  I’d feel less “behind” compared to others
- C.
  I’d feel calmer and less wired
- D.
  I’d reconnect with myself and others

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Glow Regulator
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Nervous system is healthy, scrolling in moderation.Strength: Uses social consciously.Glow Gap: Needs continued boundaries.
2.
The Comparison Queen
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Often triggered by comparison + despair.Strength: Deeply driven, cares about growth.Glow Gap: Needs practices to anchor worth beyond the scroll.
3.
The Frazzled Scroller
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Wired, overstimulated, compulsive checking.Strength: High energy, curious.Glow Gap: Needs nervous system downshifting tools.
4.
The Numb Navigator
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Detached, desensitized, emotionally checked out.Strength: Can compartmentalize.Glow Gap: Needs reconnection rituals to feel again.
5.
The Triggered Empath
Sensitive to conflict, negativity, or drama.Strength: Highly intuitive and compassionate.Glow Gap: Needs strong energetic boundaries.