ALPIMS Self-Assessment: Mapping Your System Stress Profile
This self-assessment is not a diagnostic tool, but a pattern recognizer. It helps you identify which ALPIMS domains are most under strain—so you can prioritize support and avoid overload.
Think of it as a body map: Where do you feel the most friction, instability, or exhaustion?
🔍 Instructions:
- Read each domain description and reflect on how often or how strongly these patterns show up in your life.
- Use a scale of 0–3:
- 0 = Rarely or never
- 1 = Occasionally, mild impact
- 2 = Frequently, moderate impact
- 3 = Daily/severe impact
You can total your scores at the end or simply notice which areas feel loudest right now.
Anxiety Domain
- Racing thoughts, constant overthinking
- Hypervigilance (always on alert)
- Panic or dread with no clear trigger
- Sleep onset difficulty due to mental tension
Score: [ ]
Laxity Domain
- Joint instability, hypermobility, or frequent sprains
- Poor proprioception (where your body is in space)
- Autonomic symptoms (dizzy on standing, racing heart)
- Digestive sluggishness, prolapse, or urinary incontinence
Score: [ ]
Pain Domain
- Widespread or migratory muscle pain
- Headaches, pressure pain, or burning sensations
- Flare-ups without obvious injury
- Pain worsens with exertion, stress, or weather shifts
Score: [ ]
Immune Domain
- Food intolerance, chemical sensitivity, histamine reactions
- Eczema, rashes, flushing, or hives
- Frequent infections or difficulty recovering
- Gut issues (bloating, IBS, reflux, SIBO-like symptoms)
Score: [ ]
Mood Domain
- Persistent sadness or numbness
- Low motivation, energy, or interest
- Shutdown or withdrawal from connection
- Emotional swings or grief bursts
Score: [ ]
Sensory Domain
- Overreaction to sound, light, textures, or smells
- Sensory avoidance or sensory-seeking behavior
- Frequent shutdowns from overload
- Trouble with clothing, crowds, or background noise
Score: [ ]
Now What?
- Which domain(s) had the highest score?
- Are these areas your “loudest symptoms” or the ones you suppress to cope?
- Which 1–2 areas feel most urgent to support this week?
🎯 Use your top domains to explore targeted care plans on this site. Start with gentle support—not perfection. Each step you take rebuilds your homeostatic buffer.
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