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Type 1
Do you have a
tendency to be negative, to see the glass as half-empty rather than half-full?
Do you have dark, pessimistic thoughts? 3
Do you really
dislike the dark weather or have a clear-cut fall/winter depression (SAD)? 3
Are you often
worried and anxious? 3
Do you have
feelings of low self-esteem and lack confidence? Do you easily get to feeling
self-critical and guilty? 3
Does your
behavior often get a bit, or a lot, obsessive? Is it hard for you to make
transitions, to be flexible? Are you a perfectionist, a neatnik, or a control
freak? A computer, TV, or work addict? 3
Are you apt to
be irritable, impatient, edgy, or angry? 2
Do you tend to
be shy or fearful? Do you get nervous or panicky about heights, flying,
enclosed spaces, public performance, spiders, snakes, bridges, crowds, leaving
the house, or anything else? 3
Are you
hyperactive, restless, can’t slow down or turn your brain off? 3
Have you had
anxiety attacks or panic attacks (your heart races, it's hard to breathe)? 2
Do you have
facial or body tics, or Tourette’s? 4
Do you get PMS
or menopausal moodiness (tears, anger, depression)? 2
Do you hate hot
weather? 3
Are you a night
owl, or do you often find it hard to get to sleep, even though you want to? 2
Do you wake up
in the night, have restless or light sleep, or wake up too early in the
morning? 2
Do you routinely
like to have sweet or starchy snacks, wine, or marijuana in the afternoons, evenings, or in the middle of the night (but
not earlier in the day)? 3
Do you find
relief from any of the above symptoms through exercise? 2
Have you had
fibromyalgia (unexplained muscle pain) or TMJ (pain, tension, and grinding
associated with your jaw)? 3
Have you had
suicidal thoughts or plans? 2
Do you often
feel depressed - the flat, bored, apathetic kind? 3
Are you low on
physical or mental energy? Do you feel tired a lot, have to push yourself to exercise? 2
Is your drive,
enthusiasm, and motivation quota on the low side? 2
Do you have
difficulty focusing or concentrating? 3
Are you easily
chilled? Do you have cold hands or feet? 3
Do you tend to
put on weight too easily? 2
Do you feel the
need to get more alert and motivated by consuming a lot of coffee or other
"uppers" like sugar, diet soda, ephedra, or cocaine? 3
Type 3.
Do you often
feel overworked, pressured, or deadlined? 3
Do you have
trouble relaxing or loosening up? 1
Does your body
tend to be stiff, uptight, tense? 1
Are you easily
upset, frustrated, or snappy under stress? 2
Do you often
feel overwhelmed or as though you just can't get it all done? 3
Do you feel weak
or shaky at times? 2
Are you
sensitive to bright light, noise, or chemical fumes? Do you need to wear dark
glasses a lot? 3
Do you feel
significantly worse if you skip meals or go too long without eating? 3
Do you use
tobacco, alcohol, food, or drugs to relax and calm down? 2
Type 4.
Do you consider
yourself or do others consider you to be very sensitive? Does emotional pain,
or perhaps physical pain, really get to you? 3
Do you tear up
or cry easily - for instance, even during TV commercials? 2
Do you tend to
avoid dealing with painful issues? 2
Do you find it
hard to get over losses or get through grieving? 3
Have you been
through a great deal of physical or emotional pain? 2
Do you crave
pleasure, comfort, reward, enjoyment, or numbing from treats like chocolate,
bread, wine, romance novels, marijuana, tobacco, or lattes? 3
Type 5.
Do you crave a
lift from sweets or alcohol, but later experience a drop in mood and energy
after ingesting them? 4
Do you get
dizzy, weak, or headachy if meals are delayed? 3
Do you have a
family history of hypoglycemia, diabetes, or alcoholism? 4
Are you nervous,
jittery, irritable, inattentive on and off throughout the day; but calmer after
meals? 3
Do you have
crying spells? 2
Do you have
intermittent mental confusion, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating? 2
Do you have
heart palpitations, rapid pulse? 3
Do you have
frequent thirst? 4
Do you get night
sweats (not menopausal)? 4
Do you get sores on legs that take a long time to heal? 4
