Domain: Overstimulation & Dopamine Saturation 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

The Evenness After Excess

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After excess, everything evens out.

The waves stop rising.

Sensation becomes steady and predictable.

This state is not dullness—it is recovery.

The system has completed its response cycle.

Let the calm remain undisturbed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I feel so "even" and stable after a long period of over-indulgence?

This is the "Evenness After Excess." After the nervous system has been over-extended by spikes, it seeks a "zero-velocity" state to stabilize. This evenness is the body's way of recalibrating its baseline. It’s not a "flat" state of depression, but a "level" state of recovery. Recognizing this evenness as a sign of progress helps you avoid the temptation to re-trigger the system with new, low-density excitement.

How can I maintain this evenness without getting bored?

By shifting your definition of "interest." In the model, we move from "intensity-based interest" to "coherence-based interest." Boredom is just the Reward system complaining about a lack of spikes. Evenness, however, is the foundation for high-density meaning. If you stay with the evenness, you will eventually notice subtle, high-quality sensations that were previously drowned out by the noise of excess.

The Evenness After Excess