What's Your Primary Nervous System Response?

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What's Your Primary Nervous System Response?

What's Your Primary Nervous System Response?

Explore how your body and mind tend to respond under stress or threat. For each question, choose the option that best reflects your typical reaction — especially in moments of stress, overwhelm, or conflict. There are no right or wrong answers.

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When I feel overwhelmed or unsafe, I tend to...
Get anxious, overthink, or feel the need to fix things quickly.
Freeze up, go numb, or find it hard to respond.
Become irritable, controlling, or lash out.
Stay present, grounded, and seek support when needed.
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Q1 - A
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Q1 - B
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Q1 - C
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In high-stress situations, my energy usually...
Increases — I feel restless or hyper-alert.
Decreases — I feel drained or immobilized.
Becomes intense — I want to take charge or fight back.
Stays steady — I can act with awareness and clarity.
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Q2 - A
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Q2 - B
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Q2 - C
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Q2 - D
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When I’m in a conflict, I usually...
Try to calm everyone down or over-explain.
Shut down emotionally and feel distant.
Become defensive or feel like I have to "win".
Communicate clearly and hold boundaries calmly.
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Q3 - A
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Q3 - B
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Q3 - C
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Q3- D
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In my body, I most often feel...
Tense muscles, racing heart, or shallow breathing.
Numb, heavy, or disconnected from sensations.
Tight jaw, clenched fists, or strong emotional charge.
Grounded, aware of my breath, and connected to mybody.
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Q4 - A
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Q4 - B
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Q4 - C
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Q4 - D
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After a stressful event, I tend to...
Replay it in my mind and try to make sense of it.
Withdraw, sleep, or feel unable to engage with others.
Feel angry or driven to take action.
Reflect and reach out if I need to process it.
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Q5 - A
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Q5 - C
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When I feel out of control, I usually...
Over-function — try to manage everything.
Shut down or become very quiet.
Push back, argue, or become intense.
Pause, breathe, and try to stay centered.
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Q6 - A
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Q6 - B
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Q6 - C
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When I’m with others, I feel safest when...
Everyone is happy and there’s no conflict.
I’m unnoticed or left alone.
I’m respected and in control of the situation.
There’s mutual trust and open communication.
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Q7 - A
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Passive Score (for As)
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Aggressive Score (for Bs)
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Passive-Aggressive Score (for Cs)
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Assertive Score (for Ds)
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A Content
You may tend to move into a state of high alert, anxiety, or urgency when stressed. Your body prepares for action, which can be adaptive, but may leave you feeling exhausted or over-extended. 

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You may experience overwhelm as emotional numbness, withdrawal, or fatigue. This is your system’s way of protecting you when things feel too much — though it can lead to disconnection or isolation.
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C Content
You may experience stress as frustration or a need to control. This activation is meant to protect you, but can impact your relationships and leave you feeling reactive or misunderstood. 

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You are likely accessing your social engagement system and can stay connected to yourself and others, even in difficult situations. This is the state where healing and connection thrive. 

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