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Traditional Chinese Medicine - Self-Assessment
What's actually keeping you up at night?
31 questions. About 5 minutes. Developed by Dr. Huimin (Hannah) Zhang, L.Ac., this assessment uses time-tested TCM patterns to identify the root of your sleep and mood concerns.
About 5 minutesPrivate & anonymousTCM-informed
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A
Sleep Patterns
How often have these been true over the past two weeks?
A1
I have trouble falling asleep - it takes more than 30 minutes to drift off.
A2
I wake up during the night and struggle to fall back asleep.
A3
I have vivid, disturbing, or anxious dreams.
A4
I tend to wake up between 1-5 AM and cannot get back to sleep.
A5
I have had nights where I barely sleep at all.
A6
Poor sleep leaves me exhausted during the day - it is hard to function.
B
Mood & Stress
Be honest - these signals matter a lot for finding the right pattern.
B1
I feel low, sad, or like things are hopeless.
B2
I have lost interest in things I used to enjoy.
B3
I get irritable or impatient easily - small things set me off.
B4
I feel tense, worried, or on edge.
B5
I feel overwhelmed by stress - like I cannot keep up.
B6
I sigh deeply and frequently - and feel a little better when I do.
B7
I startle easily or feel timid about things that did not used to bother me.
B8
I replay upsetting events or worries in my head and cannot let them go.
C
Body Signals
Physical symptoms give us the clearest picture. Answer as accurately as you can.
C1
I feel tightness, pressure, or aching in my chest or along my ribcage.
C2
My head feels heavy or foggy - like I am not fully awake.
C3
I notice my heart racing, fluttering, or beating irregularly.
C4
I feel like there is something stuck in my throat, or I have excess phlegm.
C5
I have a bitter taste in my mouth, or I crave cold drinks.
C6
My palms, soles, or the center of my chest feel warm or hot - or I sweat at night.
C7
My lower back or knees feel weak, sore, or tired - especially at the end of the day.
C8
I am forgetful or have trouble concentrating.
C9
I get headaches that feel sharp, stabbing, or are always in the same spot.
C10
I run out of energy quickly - even light activity leaves me short of breath or wiped out.
D
Digestion & Appetite
In TCM, digestion and sleep are closely connected.
D1
I do not feel hungry, or food just does not appeal to me.
D2
I feel bloated or uncomfortably full after eating.
D3
I deal with nausea, acid reflux, or burping.
D4
My digestion is unpredictable - constipation, loose stools, or both.
E
Two Quick Clarifiers
These two questions help us fine-tune your pattern.
E1
Do you ever feel like your upper body runs warm or hot - while your feet or legs feel cold?
E2
How long have you been dealing with sleep problems?
E3
In the past week, how many nights did you get less than 4 hours of sleep, or feel unable to function the next day?
Please answer all questions before submitting.
Analyzing your responses...
Your responses suggest this may be more significant
Based on what you shared, your sleep and mood difficulty may benefit from a closer look by a practitioner, not self-care on its own.