Am I Broken Quiz
In 10 minutes, learn how self-criticism, emotional recovery, and support may shape feeling broken. Get a fast, free snapshot to guide next steps, not a diagnosis.
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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Connection and Support Barriers (CaSB)
Connection and Support Barriers (CaSB)
Average
5.7
Normal range
3.4 — 8
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15
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Emotional Load and Recovery (ELaR)
Emotional Load and Recovery (ELaR)
Average
6.5
Normal range
4.1 — 8.9
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0
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15
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Self-Criticism and Worth (SaW)
Self-Criticism and Worth (SaW)
Average
7.5
Normal range
5.1 — 10
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15
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- Rarely; they generally shift as I process the event.
- Sometimes, especially after personally meaningful events.
- Often; the feeling can shape many hours or the next day.
- Very often; emotional residue accumulates faster than I can recover from it.
- I separate what I could control from what I could not.
- I blame myself at first but can later see the situation as mixed.
- I focus mostly on my contribution and struggle to account for the wider context.
- I see the outcome as confirmation that I ruin things or cannot be trusted.
- Usually within a reasonable period once the demands stop.
- I need deliberate downtime, but it commonly helps.
- The strain often follows me through most of my downtime.
- I rarely feel restored before the next set of demands begins.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Am I Broken Quiz - Symptoms and Signs
Feeling “broken” can be a painful way of describing self-doubt, emotional strain, or disconnection—but it is not a diagnosis. This free, quick quiz helps you reflect on self-criticism, emotional recovery, and access to support. Its scores are unvalidated summaries, not clinical findings or proof that anything is wrong with you. If these experiences persist or disrupt daily life, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional. If you may harm yourself or are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a crisis line now.
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