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Am I Emotionally Numb? Free Quiz

A brief assessment to map what your numbness looks like, where it may be coming from, and what might actually help you feel things again.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom (polyvagal + affective blunting framework)Free & private

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Understanding Your Emotional Numbness

A brief assessment to map what your numbness looks like, where it may be coming from, and what might actually help you feel things again.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR emotional numbness 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

Informed by affective neuroscience research from Epperson (U of Colorado), Frey (McMaster), and polyvagal theory

This am i emotionally numb uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (polyvagal + affective blunting framework) to evaluate the severity and impact of emotional numbness 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 diagnosis. It draws on clinical research but does not replace professional assessment. If you are concerned about your emotional state, consult a healthcare provider.

Understanding Your Score

Early Emotional Dampening(Score 1-3)

Your emotional range has narrowed but has not shut down entirely. You still feel things, just less vividly. This is often the earliest sign of hormonal emotional flattening, or the beginning of a prot

Moderate Emotional Numbness(Score 4-6)

You are living in a narrower emotional band than your brain was designed for. Joy is muted. Grief is distant. Connection requires effort. This is not laziness or ingratitude. Epperson's research shows

Significant Emotional Shutdown(Score 7-10)

What you are experiencing is a genuine neurobiological state, not a character flaw. At this level, your dorsal vagal system is likely deeply engaged, your emotional circuitry has reorganized around th

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this am i emotionally numb measure?

This am i emotionally numb uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom (polyvagal + affective blunting framework) to assess the severity and impact of emotional numbness on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this am i emotionally numb?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom (polyvagal + affective blunting framework), a clinically validated instrument (Goodwin GM et al. (2017). Emotional blunting with antidepressant treatments. J Affect Disord. PMID: 28628765.). 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 emotional numbness 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 am i emotionally numb 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 emotional numbness at wellls.com/problems/emotional-numbness, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing emotional numbness.

Read the full emotional numbness article

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