Emotions, Energy & Cravings Self Diagnostic QUIZ- intro
Your MOODS, ENERGY Levels
and even FOOD CRAVINGS
are Not Your Fault!
They are actually a product of your brain chemistry!
And you can FIX THAT easily!
For example, your ENERGY LEVELS are actually regulated by DOPAMINE LEVELS…
are result of LOW DOPAMINE levels
HIGH ENERGY LEVELS
are a result of HIGH DOPAMINE levels
So what should control Dopamine Levels?
The good news is we can actually supplement with extra of those amino acids!
MOODS & EMOTIONS
were PREDOMINANTLY controlled by your brain chemistry!
Plenty of DOPAMINE
- energized
- upbeat
- alert
- focused
- more extroverted
not enough DOPAMINE
- depressed, flat, bored, apathetic, lethargic, funky
- low mental/physical energy (tired)
- low motivation, drive, enthusiasm
- difficulty focusing/concentrating
- slow to wake, need over 8hrs sleep, often tired
- low stamina, you run out of energy quickly
- have cold hands or feet
- craving: caffeine, stimulants or sweets
- feel positive
- confident
- flexible
- easygoing
- easy being social, more extroverted
- feeling negative, cynical, pessimistic, worried, anxious
- unconfident, self critical, guilty, low self esteem
- obsessive, perfectionist, control freak
- irritable, impatient, edgy, angry
- shy, fearful, nervous, panicky
- not enjoying friendships, relationships, hobbies and interests
- Strong PMS, Fibromyalgia, TMJ, migraine, IBS, asthma
- restless sleep, wake up often, night owl
- anxiety attacks, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts
- craving: sweets/starches/wine/marijuana (especially afternoon or evening)
- relaxed
- stress free
- content
- calm
- feel overworked, pressured, deadline
- trouble relaxing, feel stiff, uptight, tense
- upset, frustrated, snappy (under pressure)
- feel overwhelmed, can’t get it all done
- shaky, weak
- need to eat when emotional, eat a lot, quickly
- sensitive to bright light, noise, fumes
- craving: alcohol, food, tobacco, drugs to relax
- mentally energized, focused & clear
- feeling good
- having it “together”
- responsive
- easy being social, more extroverted
- poor focus, concentration or memory
- difficulty remembering names, faces, lists, directions…
- misplacing your keys, wallet or glasses frequently
- difficulty finding the right words, slow/confused thinking
- introversion -preferring everything alone, no others
- feeling of despair, lack of joy
- fatigue that worsens with exertion
- chronic inflammation in the body
- cravings: for fatty or creamy foods
- comfort
- pleasure
- feeling good
- overly sensitive to emotional/physical pain
- have had a history of emotional/physical pain
- tear-up or cry easily, hard to get over losses
- avoiding anything that could remotely be painful
- craving: comfort, pleasure, reward, enjoyment or numbing
- craving: bread, cookies, pasta, pizza, cheese, ice cream…
(condensed list)
I’ve assembled one of the most current and comprehensive diagnostic quizzes
on MOOD, ENERGY, MIND FUNCTION & CRAVINGS and put it online for you to take:
At the end of the quiz, I’ll tell you specifically what amino acids you can use
to become MORE of your energized & good feeling self!
Allows you feel: energized, upbeat, alert, focused, motivated
Allows you feel: positive, confident, flexible, easygoing
Allows you feel: relaxed, stress free, content, calm
Allows you feel: mentally energized, focused & clear, easy being social or extroverted, feeling good, having it “together”, responsive
When your brain chemistry is balanced, everything works as it should.. and you feel good naturally!
Supplementing your diet with specific amino acids can actually re-balance your brain chemistry and help you to FEEL GOOD again!
