Do You Have High Cortisol or Low Cortisol? Discover Your Stress Type.

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do you feel in the morning?

  • A.
    I wake up wired or anxious
  • B.
    I wake up tired and need caffeine
  • C.
    I wake up okay but crash later
• 2.
  What are your energy levels like throughout the day?

  • A.
    I feel wired all day and crash at night
  • B.
    My energy swings a lot
  • C.
    I feel flat and sluggish most of the time
• 3.
  Do you ever feel anxious or on edge “for no reason”?

  • A.
    Occasionally, but mostly just feel numb or depleted
  • B.
    Yes, especially at night or after caffeine
  • C.
    I have both anxious and tired days
• 4.
  How do you sleep?

  • A.
    My sleep is inconsistent
  • B.
    I have trouble falling asleep and wake up at 3am
  • C.
    I sleep a lot but still feel exhausted
• 5.
  How do you respond to stress?

  • A.
    I feel detached or like I shut down
  • B.
    Depends on the day—sometimes both
  • C.
    I get reactive, jumpy, or overwhelmed quickly

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  High Cortisol (Overdrive Mode)

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  Your results suggest high cortisol, meaning your body is in stress overdrive. You may feel anxious, wired but tired, or have trouble calming down—even when things seem fine. This can lead to: Insomnia or early waking Mood swings or irritability Weight gain, cravings, or hormonal shifts What Helps: Adaptogens like ashwagandha or rhodiola Magnesium glycinate Limiting caffeine and screens at night Mind-body grounding tools
• 2.
  Low Cortisol (Burnout Mode)

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  Your results suggest low cortisol, meaning your stress system is depleted. You may feel exhausted, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by even small things. You may notice: Difficulty waking or feeling rested Brain fog or low mood Sugar or salt cravings What Helps: B-vitamins, adaptogens like licorice root (if safe), and nutrient repletion Prioritizing rest, not just productivity Blood sugar balance and gentle movement
• 3.
  Mixed Pattern (Cortisol Rollercoaster)

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  You may be experiencing a dysregulated pattern, with cortisol highs and lows throughout the day. This often feels like: Mornings feel fine, but you crash in the afternoon You alternate between anxious and exhausted Your stress recovery is unpredictable What Helps: Targeted nervous system support (vagus nerve tools, breathwork) Adaptogens + lifestyle rhythm Supporting gut health to stabilize your stress response