Domain: Stress & Threat Activation 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

The Body Standing Down Gradually

The body stands down

gradually.

Readiness does not vanish—

it relaxes.

Muscles release

in layers.

Attention widens

without collapsing.

This pacing

is important.

Sudden shutdown

is not regulation.

Gradual settling

allows trust

to rebuild.

Let the stance lower

at its own speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I keep waiting for a "switch" to flip so I can feel "done" with stress. Is there one?

No. "The Body Stands Down Gradually." Easing unfolds in "Stages," not "Switches." In the Meaning Density Model™, you are "Unstacking" months of density; it cannot happen in a single second. You will feel "waves" of easing followed by "plateaus." Recognizing this "Gradual Unfolding" prevents the Reward system from getting frustrated and re-triggering the stress because the "Fix" isn't happening fast enough.

How do I stay patient with a "gradual" stand-down?

Focus on "Incremental Gains." Instead of looking for "Total Peace," look for "2% Less Tension." By validating the small stages—"My jaw is slightly looser"—you provide the Safety system with the "Micro-Confirmations" it needs to keep going. DojoWell teaches that "Steady Easing" is more "Integrity-Safe" than a sudden crash. Trust the stages; your architecture is "Settling" at the safest possible speed for you.