Emotional Suppression & Hidden Stress
Learn why suppressing emotions increases stress over time.
Living Through a Filter
Everything arrives through a filter.
Sound dulled.
Color softened.
Meaning delayed.
This is not how the world truly is—
it is how the system is currently receiving it.
Seeing numbness as a layer,
not an identity,
changes the relationship.
Filters can lift.
For now, noticing the distortion
without fighting it
preserves energy.
Clarity returns gradually,
without effort.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it feel like there is a "filter" between me and the world?
This "filter" is a manifestation of emotional muting. It’s as if the "saturation" of your life has been turned down. According to DojoWell, externalizing this—seeing the filter as a "lens" you are currently looking through—is crucial. It reminds you that the world hasn't actually become gray; your "perceptual integrator" is simply in a low-power mode to prevent glare. This shift reduces self-blame, as you realize the "dullness" is a property of the current state, not a permanent change in your personality.
How does "externalizing" the numbness help me?
When you internalize numbness ("I am a dull person"), it attacks your Identity system. When you externalize it ("The filter is currently active"), it becomes a technical issue. This allows you to stop fighting yourself and start managing your environment. By acknowledging the filter, you stop the "Status Loop" of comparing your current gray experience to a "vibrant" past. This reduction in comparison-pressure is exactly what the nervous system needs to eventually lift the filter and restore high-density color to your life.