Nervous System & Trauma · 90 secs
Functional Freeze & Polyvagal Somatic State Screener
Assess your dorsal vagal freeze state, high-functioning shutdown, somatic armoring, and emotional blunting. 100% free and evidence-based.
Scientific Overview
Functional freeze is an autonomic state where an individual remains outwardly high-performing and responsive to professional duties, while inwardly experiencing severe emotional paralysis, hollow detachment, and motor armoring.
What This Assessment Evaluates
- Evaluates 3 core subscales: Dorsal Vagal Shutdown, Somatic Armoring, and Interoceptive Dissociation
- Breaks down how high-functioning freeze masks deep nervous system fatigue
- Prescribes neurosomatic mobilization protocols and voice journaling practices to restore ventral vagal tone
How to Take This Test
- Answer honestly based on your experience over the past 7 days.
- There are no right or wrong answers; trust your initial emotional reaction.
- Receive your personalized score breakdown, mascot insight, and custom journaling prompts immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is functional freeze different from ordinary laziness?
Laziness is a conscious choice to conserve energy. Functional freeze is a biological neuroception of threat where the dorsal vagal brake locks motor initiation despite a desperate cognitive desire to act.
Medical Disclaimer
Medical Disclaimer: This instrument is designed for personal self-awareness, emotional tracking, and educational purposes. It is not a clinical diagnosis, psychological treatment, or a substitute for licensed psychiatric care.
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