Emotional Trauma Test

Understand how past overwhelming experiences may still affect you today in about 10 minutes. Get a clear summary of patterns and supportive next steps while keeping it educational, not diagnostic.
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18/30
Avoidance & Numbing (A&N)
Assesses the extent to which you avoid reminders of stressful experiences and cope through emotional numbness or disconnection.
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A score of 18 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting you sometimes rely on avoiding reminders or feeling emotionally shut down, which may reduce distress short-term but also limit engagement or processing.
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15/30
Hypervigilance & Safety (H&S)
Assesses heightened alertness, startle reactivity, scanning for danger, and difficulty feeling safe.
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A score of 15 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency toward threat-monitoring or tension that may affect how safe and settled you feel.
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9/NaN
Mood & Relationship Triggers (M&RT)
Measures mood shifts, sensitivity to conflict, and how easily close relationships can trigger emotional reactions.
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A score of 9 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few mood or relationship-trigger reactions at this time.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Feeling on edge lately
41%OF USERS
People who notice anxiety, hypervigilance, sleep issues, or sudden mood shifts and wonder if past stress is still keeping their body in “alert mode.”
Recovering from a tough event
34%OF USERS
People who have been through a breakup, accident, loss, medical scare, conflict, or other overwhelming experience and want to understand lingering reactions like avoidance or numbness.
Relationship and trust struggles
25%OF USERS
People who get triggered in close relationships—feeling unsafe, withdrawing, people-pleasing, or overreacting—and want clarity on what patterns might be driving it.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Your scores across each test scale are translated into plain, usable insights. You won’t just get numbers — you’ll learn how your results impact your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Avoidance & Numbing (A&N)
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21
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16.725.3
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Hypervigilance & Safety (H&S)
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22.5
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30
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Mood & Relationship Triggers (M&RT)
Average
10.8
Normal range
5.116.4
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30
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this self-check measure?
It screens for common trauma-related reactions that may persist after stressful or overwhelming experiences. It covers patterns such as hypervigilance, avoidance, emotional numbing, mood shifts, relationship triggers, and difficulty feeling safe.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Most people complete it in about 10 minutes. It contains 73 questions.
Are the results a diagnosis?
No, the results are educational and meant for self-reflection. They do not diagnose a mental health condition or replace professional evaluation.
What time period should be used when answering?
Answer based on typical experiences in recent weeks unless a question specifies otherwise. If symptoms vary, select the option that best reflects the usual pattern.
What should be done if the questions cause distress or there are safety concerns?
Pause the questionnaire and use grounding or calming strategies if distress increases. If there is risk of harm to self or others, seek urgent help from local emergency services or a crisis hotline.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Emotional Trauma Test

Emotional Trauma Test - Symptoms and Signs

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Explore how past stressful or overwhelming experiences may still be affecting you today with this emotional trauma self-check. You’ll answer questions about common reactions such as hypervigilance, avoidance, numbness, mood shifts, relationship triggers, and difficulty feeling safe. Your results summarize possible patterns, highlight areas to reflect on, and suggest gentle next steps (like grounding skills and support options). This is an educational screening, not a diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.

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