Take This 2-Minute Quiz to Find Out if Your Brain Needs a Reset

“When your dopamine system is overwhelmed, it’s not your fault—it’s your brain asking for a break. And the beautiful thing is, your brain can be rewired.”
— Dr. Trish Leigh, Cognitive Neuroscientist

Are you tired but wired? Motivated one moment and numb the next?

You may be experiencing dopamine burnout—a state where your brain’s reward system has been hijacked by overstimulation.

This quiz will help you identify whether your symptoms reflect a deeper pattern of dysregulation.
And if so, you’ll learn how rewiring your brain (not just managing symptoms) can help you reclaim your motivation, energy, and clarity.

You’re not lazy. You’ve just been overstimulated. And it’s time to reset.

 

✅ The Dopamine Burnout Self-Quiz

Answer honestly. This quiz only takes 2 minutes—but the insights can change everything.

1. How often do you feel mentally foggy, distracted, or zoned out—especially when trying to focus?

• Rarely (0 points)
• Sometimes (1 points)
• Often (2 points)
• Every single day (3 points)

 

2. Do you find it harder to get excited about things you once loved (work, hobbies, relationships)?

• No, I still feel excited regularly (0 points) 
• I’ve noticed some decline (1 points) 
• Most things feel dull or like a chore (2 points) 
• I feel emotionally flat most of the time (3 points) 

 

3. How often do you rely on screens to fill downtime or emotional voids?

• Rarely—I’m intentional with tech (0 points) 
• A few times a day (1 point) 
• Constantly—I check without thinking (2 points) 
• It’s my go-to escape and I can’t stop (3 points) 

 

4. Do you notice mood swings, anxiety, or restlessness after scrolling or gaming?

• No (0 points) 
• Occasionally (1 point) 
• Often (2 points) 
• Yes, and it’s affecting my relationships or performance (3 points) 

 

5. How would you describe your energy levels?

• Steady throughout the day (0 points) 
• Some fatigue or crashes (1 point) 
• Always tired or wired (2 points) 
• I constantly feel exhausted or overstimulated (3 points) 

 

6. What happens when you try to take a break from screens or stimulation?

• I feel better (0 points) 
• I get bored quickly (1 point) 
• I feel anxious or uncomfortable (2 points) 
• I can’t stop—I always go back (3 points) 

 

7. Have you noticed changes in your sex drive or emotional connection with others?

• No changes ( 0 points) 
• Mild changes (1 point) 
• Definitely—something feels off (2 points) 
• Yes—it’s been a major concern (3 points) 

 

8. Has your ability to focus, finish tasks, or follow through declined?

• Not really (0 points) 
• A little (1 point) 
• Yes—it’s a struggle (2 points) 
• Completely—I feel like a different person (3 points)

 

What Your Score Might Mean

0–8 points: Minimal Burnout
You’re doing pretty well. But don’t take that for granted—your dopamine system is still vulnerable. Keep protecting it like you would your sleep or nutrition.

9–14 points: Early Signs of Dysregulation
You’re in the danger zone. Energy and motivation are starting to suffer. Now’s the best time to step in and reset before deeper issues take hold.

15–19 points: Moderate Dopamine Burnout
You’re in a neuro-pattern disruption cycle. Brain fog, irritability, and intimacy challenges are common here. Your brain is waving a red flag—it’s asking for help.

🔴 20+ points: Severe Dysregulation
This is full-blown burnout. You may feel stuck in survival mode—either overstimulated or completely shut down. But you can get better. This is your brain’s invitation to reset and rebuild. You’re not lazy. You’re overloaded.

 

💡 So What Do You Do Now?

If your quiz result points to moderate or severe burnout, please don’t ignore it. The longer this goes on, the more deeply it rewires your brain’s default settings for motivation, energy, mood, and connection.

The good news? You can reverse this.

 

🔬 Get a Brain Map: See the Burnout in Your Brain

Your symptoms aren’t just in your head—they’re in your brainwaves. With a qEEG Brain Map, we can pinpoint exactly how overstimulation has affected your brain’s reward circuits, and map out a strategy to repair them.

👉 Book Your Brain Map Now

 

🧠 1:1 Neurofeedback & Recovery Coaching

If you’re ready for deeper healing and lasting change, consider working with us. directly. Dr. Leigh’s Neurofeedback-Based Coaching Program helps rewire your brain using cutting-edge tools, weekly support, and personalized recovery strategies.

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