How long does this quiz take?

Most people complete this quiz in about 3 minutes.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Does this quiz mean I’ve had an ego death?

Not necessarily. This quiz highlights experiences related to ego dissolution, which can vary widely in intensity and meaning.

Can my results help me understand my experiences?

Yes. Your results can offer insight and language for reflecting on experiences that may otherwise feel difficult to describe.

This self-reflective quiz explores experiences of ego loss, unity, and shifts in your sense of self.

Ego Dissolution Scale

Have you ever felt your sense of self dissolve? Take this test for a science-based answer.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Reviewed by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

Some experiences temporarily loosen the usual boundaries of identity, creating a sense of unity, self-transcendence, or deep connection with the world. These moments, sometimes described as ego dissolution, can occur during meditation, spiritual practices, intense emotional states, or psychedelic experiences, and they often feel difficult to describe using everyday language.

The Ego Dissolution Test helps you reflect on how often you experience changes in self-boundaries, feelings of oneness, or moments where your usual sense of “me” feels less defined. Rather than labeling these experiences as good or bad, this scale focuses on understanding how frequently they arise in your subjective inner life.

If you’re interested in how unusual or introspective experiences shape perception and meaning, you may also find it helpful to explore the Morbid Curiosity Scale or the Openness to Experience Scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: Most people complete this quiz in about 3 minutes.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Ego Dissolution Scale answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Ego Dissolution Scale results may have changed.
Does this quiz mean I’ve had an ego death?: Not necessarily. This quiz highlights experiences related to ego dissolution, which can vary widely in intensity and meaning.
Can my results help me understand my experiences?: Yes. Your results can offer insight and language for reflecting on experiences that may otherwise feel difficult to describe.

Ego Dissolution Scale: Take The Test

Step 1: Give Your Ratings Below

For each statement, indicate how often it occurs in your daily life on a scale of 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. I sometimes feel deeply connected to the universe or all that exists.

2. I experience a strong sense of unity with my environment.

3. I feel emotionally or existentially merged with other people at times.

4. I have moments where I feel blended into the world around me.

5. I experience moments where my sense of personal identity fades or loosens.

6. I sometimes feel as though there is no clear “me” separate from my surroundings.

7. I have had experiences where I felt detached from my usual sense of existence.

8. I occasionally feel as though my awareness exists outside my physical body.

9. I experience a breakdown or softening of my normal self-boundaries.

10. My sense of where I am located in my body can feel fluid or shifted.

11. During certain moments, my sense of being a continuous person over time feels disrupted or temporarily absent.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Ego Dissolution Scale Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

Sleight, F. G., Lynn, S. J., Mattson, R. E., & McDonald, C. W. (2023). A novel ego dissolution scale: A construct validation study. Consciousness and Cognition, 109, 103474.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.