What kind of tiredness is this?

Some tiredness comes from using your energy — you worked hard, you slept badly, your body wants rest. Some comes from a nervous system that stays on alert even when nothing is wrong. That uses energy too, quietly, all day. These questions help you see which one this is.

Read each sentence and answer quickly. Don't think too long — just notice which ones feel true. This won't measure how tired you are, and it won't give you a score. It looks at one possible cause of tiredness, not all of them.

5 areas, 25 short questions

The five areas

  • 1What rest does
  • 2When you get tired
  • 3What your body is doing
  • 4How long it lasts
  • 5Other possible causes
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This instrument is a self-inquiry tool, not a clinical assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not medical or psychological advice. If you are experiencing significant distress, please reach out to a qualified professional or visit findahelpline.com.

This instrument looks at one possible source of tiredness — your nervous system. Persistent or worsening fatigue can have physical or mood-related causes a tool like this can't see; if that's you, please see a doctor.

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