Adrenal Fatigue Quiz

I have not noticed unexplained changes of this kind.

I occasionally notice a brief flutter or mild breathlessness that resolves with rest.

I have recurring palpitations or breathlessness during routine activity.

I have chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, blue or gray lips, or a heartbeat change with fainting.

I rarely wake unexpectedly, or I return to sleep without difficulty.

I sometimes wake and need a little time to settle again.

I wake repeatedly or remain awake for long periods on many nights.

I have awakened gasping, with chest pain, or feeling unable to breathe.

Recovery feels proportionate to the effort and normal for me.

I need several more hours than I used to.

I often remain depleted into the next day.

Effort has been followed by confusion, inability to stand, or an extreme deterioration in how I feel.

I generally feel adequately restored for the day ahead.

I feel unrefreshed on some days but can still function normally.

I feel unrefreshed most days, and it interferes with concentration or activities.

I have awakened with severe confusion, an intense new headache, or weakness that prevents safe functioning.

I have had no unexplained change in these areas.

I have noticed a mild or occasional appetite or digestive change.

I have persistent nausea, repeated digestive problems, or unintentional weight change.

I cannot keep fluids down, have severe abdominal pain, or have seen blood in vomit or stool.

My energy has generally felt normal for me when I get up.

I have felt sluggish at first, but it usually improves within about an hour.

I have felt exhausted most mornings, making it hard to begin the day.

I have sometimes been too weak for basic tasks or experienced sudden, profound weakness.

I have not recently used systemic corticosteroids.

I use a prescribed corticosteroid exactly as directed and have no new concerning symptoms.

I have missed doses or changed the dose and then developed new fatigue, nausea, or dizziness.

I stopped after prolonged use without medical guidance, or cannot keep a required dose down and feel severely ill.

It has been broadly stable without unexplained fatigue.

Fatigue has appeared intermittently but remains manageable.

Fatigue has become progressively more persistent or disruptive.

My energy declined abruptly and dramatically, or severe weakness developed during illness or vomiting.

It has not caused a noticeable change in my responsibilities.

I sometimes pace tasks differently but still complete what is essential.

I repeatedly miss or postpone important responsibilities because of fatigue.

I have been unable to manage basic self-care or remain awake safely.

My usual routine is sufficient, without relying on substances or extra stimulants.

I occasionally adjust my schedule or use extra caffeine to get through the day.

I regularly rely on caffeine or an over-the-counter sleep aid and still struggle.

I have mixed sedating substances, taken more than directed, or used a substance in a way that made breathing or awareness feel impaired.

I am not experiencing these unexplained physical symptoms.

Symptoms are present, and I am arranging or attending a routine medical review.

Symptoms are persistent, worsening, or disruptive and have not yet been medically assessed.

Symptoms are severe or sudden, or a clinician advised urgent care that I have not yet obtained.

I can usually complete it without an unusual energy problem.

I sometimes need a short rest afterward.

I regularly shorten or cancel ordinary activities because of exhaustion.

An ordinary activity has led to collapse, fainting, chest pain, or severe breathlessness.

I have generally fallen asleep within a comfortable amount of time for me.

I sometimes take longer than I would like, but the problem is brief or occasional.

I struggle to fall asleep on most nights, with noticeable daytime consequences.

I have had near-total sleeplessness across several nights with confusion, severe agitation, or inability to function safely.

I do not experience unexplained dizziness or instability.

I occasionally feel briefly lightheaded, and it settles quickly.

I frequently become dizzy enough that I need to sit or hold on to something.

I have fainted, collapsed, or nearly fainted with an injury or inability to recover promptly.

I stay awake when I intend to during the day.

I become drowsy during quiet activities but do not unintentionally fall asleep.

I sometimes doze unintentionally during conversations, meetings, classes, or similar activities.

I have dozed while driving or operating equipment, or had a near miss because I could not stay awake.