THE FREEDOM CHECK-IN QUIZ

Before a man can break free, he has to know what’s holding him.

This short quiz reveals which “cage” is most active in your life right now — Fear, Anger, Shame, or Numbness — and the first step toward breaking out of it.

🔥 QUIZ QUESTIONS

(Each answer is scored 1–4. Interpretation provided below.)

1. When stress hits, your first instinct is to:

  • A: Shut down and avoid the problem

  • B: Get irritated or angry

  • C: Push through and pretend you’re fine

  • D: Overthink, spiral, or catastrophize

2. Which statement feels closest to your daily experience?

  • A: “I’m exhausted. I feel disconnected from everything.”

  • B: “I’m tense. I get triggered easily.”

  • C: “I feel like an imposter — not enough, even when I’m winning.”

  • D: “I keep waiting for something to go wrong.”

3. When it comes to your past, you…

  • A: Can’t remember much or don’t think about it

  • B: Feel resentment, anger, or injustice

  • C: Feel ashamed or not good enough

  • D: Feel anxious or unsettled, like something unfinished is still there

4. Your relationships most often feel:

  • A: Distant — you don’t let people in

  • B: Tense — things escalate quickly

  • C: Uneven — you feel responsible for everything

  • D: Fragile — you worry about messing things up

5. On an average day, you feel:

  • A: Numb or detached

  • B: Irritable or frustrated

  • C: Inadequate or guilty

  • D: On edge or overly alert

QUIZ RESULTS: WHAT YOUR TOP LETTER MEANS

Mostly A’s → Numbness (The Frozen Cage)

You’re not weak — you’re overloaded.
Numbness is what happens when the mind protects itself for too long.
EMDR helps “thaw” the system so you can feel alive again.

Mostly B’s → Anger (The Fire Cage)

Anger is protection.
But when fire is trapped in a small space, it burns you instead of lighting the way.
EMDR helps you access the real emotions beneath the frustration.

Mostly C’s → Shame (The Shadow Cage)

High-achieving men often carry invisible shame — usually from old wounds.
EMDR helps your brain update outdated stories so you can walk in confidence.

Mostly D’s → Fear (The Alarm Cage)

Your system is running at a higher RPM than it needs to.
EMDR quiets the alarm so you can think, lead, and act with clarity again.

🧭 CALL TO ACTION 

If you want help breaking out of your cage, this is exactly why I built Lion Counseling.

You can book a free 15-minute consult with me or with Zack here:
👉 escapethecagenow.com/contact