Ego Dissolution Test | Free Self-Transcendence Quiz

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

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: March 19, 2026

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.

Take The Ego Dissolution Scale

For each statement, indicate how much you agree. 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.

Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

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Source

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this scale take?
It takes a few minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?
Yes, all responses 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.

Disclaimer

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

Ego Dissolution Test | Free Self-Transcendence Quiz

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Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

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