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Acknowledging Desensitization Without Correcting It
Desensitization is noticed without correction.
No effort is made to sharpen or revive.
The horizon stays even.
This acknowledgment allows the system to regulate in its own time.
Nothing is forced back into intensity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I be trying to "fix" my desensitization so I can feel more again?
No. Desensitization does not require fixing; it requires acknowledgment. Trying to "fix" it usually involves adding more stimulation, which only worsens the saturation. In DojoWell terms, simply naming the state—"I am currently desensitized"—is a complete intervention. This acknowledgment reduces the "Evaluation Loop" and supports regulation by letting your nervous system stay in its protective "low-power mode" as long as it needs to recover.
What happens after I acknowledge that I'm desensitized?
The pressure to "perform" an emotion disappears. When you stop trying to force a feeling, the Status & Control system settles. This reduction in internal friction allows your energy to shift from "searching for a hit" to "integrating reality." Acknowledgment is the "bridge" that allows you to move from a state of frustrated numbness into a state of peaceful, structural neutrality, which is where real healing begins.