Question 1

What are the Reichian character structures?

Accepted Answer

The five Reichian character structures are the Leaving (Schizoid), Merging (Oral), Enduring (Masochist), Challenger (Psychopathic) and Rigid patterns. Each describes a specific way the body and psyche learned to cope with early emotional experiences.

Question 2

How is this different from other personality tests?

Accepted Answer

Unlike cognitive personality tests, this quiz is rooted in somatic body psychotherapy. It looks at how childhood shaped the patterns held in your body, breath, and nervous system — not just your thinking style.

Question 3

What is my body type emotionally?

Accepted Answer

This quiz will identify your primary and secondary emotional body type based on Wilhelm Reich's character structure theory. Take the free quiz to find out.

Question 4

How does childhood shape the adult body?

Accepted Answer

Before we had language, our nervous system learned to contain emotional energy as a survival response. These patterns of holding — in the breath, muscles, and posture — become our character structure and persist into adult life.

Question 5

Is this quiz free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The quiz is free, has 35 questions and takes about 10 minutes. You'll see your primary pattern straight away and can get a full report by email.

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