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Energy crashes Self-Assessment

A 2-minute assessment to identify the pattern behind your sudden energy drops. Blood sugar instability, cortisol rhythm disruption, and cellular energy decline each produce distinct crash signatures. Your answers help us map yours.

2 min6 questionsBased on Custom composite (FSS-informed + metabolic screening)Free & private

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Understanding Your Energy Crashes

A 2-minute assessment to identify the pattern behind your sudden energy drops. Blood sugar instability, cortisol rhythm disruption, and cellular energy decline each produce distinct crash signatures. Your answers help us map yours.

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

1,535 women got their profile this month

Free · 5 min · 100% private

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

About This Assessment

Based on glycemic variability research, HPA axis cortisol studies, and the Perimenopausal Fatigue Scale (Chiu et al. 2021)

This energy crashes self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Custom composite (FSS-informed + metabolic screening) to evaluate the severity and impact of energy crashes 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. Energy crashes can have medical causes including thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, and anemia. Consult a healthcare provider for persistent symptoms.

Understanding Your Score

Your Energy Crashes Are Emerging(Score 1-3)

Your crashes are noticeable but have not yet restructured your life around them. This is the window where targeted changes have the biggest impact. Blood sugar architecture (how and when you eat), str

Your Energy Crashes Are Disrupting Your Life(Score 4-6)

Your crashes have moved beyond inconvenience into genuine daily disruption. This level typically involves at least two overlapping mechanisms: blood sugar instability plus cortisol rhythm disruption,

Your Energy Crashes Need Serious Attention(Score 7-10)

What you are experiencing is not normal tiredness. These crashes are affecting safety, relationships, and your ability to function. At this severity, there are almost certainly measurable metabolic or

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this energy crashes self-assessment measure?

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

How accurate is this energy crashes self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Custom composite (FSS-informed + metabolic screening), a clinically validated instrument (Chiu HH et al. (2021). Using a short questionnaire of the perimenopausal fatigue scale to evaluate perimenopausal fatigue. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol.). 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 energy crashes 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 energy crashes 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 energy crashes at wellls.com/problems/energy-crashes, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing energy crashes.

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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).