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Afternoon fatigue Self-Assessment

A quick assessment to determine whether your afternoon crash is a normal circadian dip, a blood sugar problem, or something deeper. The cause changes the fix entirely.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom composite (circadian + metabolic screening)Free & private

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Understanding Your Afternoon Fatigue

A quick assessment to determine whether your afternoon crash is a normal circadian dip, a blood sugar problem, or something deeper. The cause changes the fix entirely.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR afternoon fatigue specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Based on circadian rhythm research, postprandial glucose studies, and the Perimenopausal Fatigue Scale

This afternoon fatigue self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom composite (circadian + metabolic screening) to evaluate the severity and impact of afternoon fatigue on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a clinical diagnosis. Persistent extreme afternoon fatigue may indicate thyroid dysfunction, anemia, or sleep disorders. Consult a healthcare provider for ongoing symptoms.

Understanding Your Score

Your Afternoon Dip Is Normal But Fixable(Score 1-3)

What you are experiencing is closer to a normal circadian dip that has been amplified by one or two factors: meal composition, caffeine timing, or mild sleep debt. Small, targeted changes to your lunc

Your Afternoon Crash Goes Beyond a Normal Dip(Score 4-6)

Your afternoon fatigue has moved past the natural circadian dip into something that disrupts your day. At this level, there are usually two or three overlapping causes: blood sugar instability after m

Your Afternoon Fatigue Needs Investigation(Score 7-10)

This is not a normal afternoon dip. Daily severe afternoon crashes that affect work, relationships, and safety are your body signaling a measurable disruption. Thyroid function, iron stores (ferritin,

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this afternoon fatigue self-assessment measure?

This afternoon fatigue self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom composite (circadian + metabolic screening) to assess the severity and impact of afternoon fatigue on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this afternoon fatigue self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom composite (circadian + metabolic screening), a clinically validated instrument (Borbely AA. (1982). A two process model of sleep regulation. Human Neurobiology. Chiu HH et al. (2021). Perimenopausal fatigue scale.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of afternoon fatigue severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this afternoon fatigue self-assessment take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about afternoon fatigue at wellls.com/problems/afternoon-fatigue, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing afternoon fatigue.

Read the full afternoon fatigue article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).