Body Trauma Score

I frequently feel overwhelm

I am sensitive to other people’s energy and mood

I am sensitive to noises and bright lights

Small things stress me out

My reactions are often either over-reactive or I freeze inside and don’t know how to respond

I use coping mechanisms or strategies that come at a cost to self-soothe and escape

I have trouble sleeping well

I experience a chronic skin condition that changes with foods or stress (rashes, eczema, acne)

I always see danger and am on the defensive

I experience abdominal pain that changes with eating, bowel movements or throughout the day

I often experience symptoms of constipation and/or diarrhea

After eating, I can feel tired, depressed, get a headache or can’t focus

I have or have had a diagnosis of bowel disease of IBS, Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis

Gluten, highly processed foods and non-organic foods are part of my diet

I am or have been an emotional eater

If things take more time than I planned, I get irritated

I experience a daily sense of exhaustion

I reach for things that will give me quick energy to get through my day

I consider myself an adrenaline junkie or seek excitement to feel alive

I experience uncontrollable craving for sweets and carbs

I have a poor active working memory (e.g. forgetfulness in the middle of a task, don’t remember when I just put my keys or my drink)

I experience anxiety

I experience depression

I am on or have been on mood medications

I have had a major surgery requiring anesthesia

I experience an energy crash after either exercising or after something emotional

I have a chronic health issue (1 for 1 health issue, 3 is 3 or more chronic health issues)

I have long-haul symptoms of an infection (mold, lyme, viral infections, etc.)

I have an autoimmune condition

I have a chronic health issue that affects my breathing (bloating, asthma, heart disease, etc.)

I am on a number of prescription medications for my chronic health issues

I am underweight, overweight or obese

I have thyroid problems (ie. hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism)

I experience depression

I have hormone imbalances including adrenal fatigue

I have or have been diagnosed with a cancer

I have bags under my eyes when I wake up

I have had the thought that if people really knew me, they wouldn’t like me and would leave

I don’t trust myself to follow through

I feel empty inside

It’s hard for me to relax and play and may need to use a substance to help me

I prefer to keep emotions out of it

My body and muscles feel tight

I had birth trauma (born prematurely, born with cord around neck, went to NICU, etc.)

I experienced a significant disruption during the first 3 years of my life (abandonment, adoption, loss of a parent, medical trauma, etc.)

My relationship patterns in my life are to either hold on too tight or to let go and push away