Burnout & Nervous System Fatigue Inventory

🔥 Burnout & Nervous System Fatigue Inventory

Assess your neuro-adrenal fatigue, physical exhaustion, emotional depletion, and autonomic nervous system regulation status.

1. Morning Energy & Physical Exhaustion Wake up refreshed with stable energy throughout the day Mild morning grogginess, reliant on caffeine to start the day Unrefreshing sleep, persistent physical heaviness, afternoon energy crashes Severe exhaustion even after full rest; total lack of physical stamina

2. Brain Fog & Emotional Reactivity / Cynicism Clear focus, emotionally resilient, motivated Occasional brain fog, mild irritability or decreased enthusiasm Frequent forgetfulness, emotional detachment, feeling overwhelmed by small tasks Severe cognitive fatigue, deep cynicism, apathy, or frequent emotional breakdowns

3. Sleep Architecture & "Wired But Tired" State Fall asleep easily and sleep soundly through the night Takes > 30 minutes to fall asleep occasionally Tired all day but mind starts racing at night; waking up between 2 AM – 4 AM Chronic insomnia, night sweats, or frequent panic/racing heart upon waking

4. Stress Tolerance & Sensory Sensitivity Handle daily stressors calmly without feeling overwhelmed Mild sensitivity to loud noise, bright lights, or tight deadlines Low threshold for noise/crowds; minor unexpected changes spark irritation or anxiety Hypersensitive to light/sound/touch; complete sensory overload and zero stress tolerance

5. Somatic Symptoms (Digestion, Muscle Tension, Immune Health) Healthy digestion, relaxed muscles, rare illnesses Occasional digestive bloating or shoulder/neck muscle tightness Frequent GI issues (IBS symptoms), chronic tension headaches, or slow recovery Persistent digestive distress, widespread body aches, or frequent opportunistic infections