The self-check
How overstimulated are you, actually?
Ten honest questions, two minutes, a score out of 30. This isn't a diagnosis, it's a mirror. Answer for how things have felt in the last two weeks, not on your one good day.
A note from the club: this quiz measures sensory load, nothing more. If the heaviness doesn't lift when the noise does, or "fried" feels more like "drowning," that's worth a conversation with your doctor or a therapist. Postpartum Support International's helpline (1-800-944-4773) exists for exactly this, and there's no bar you have to clear before calling.