Emotional Exhaustion & Depleted Capacity
Understand emotional exhaustion and how to rebuild capacity.
The Moment the System Went Quiet
There was a moment when the system went quiet.
No alarm sounded.
No announcement came.
Just a gentle shutting down
of excess signal.
The world dimmed
enough to be tolerable.
This was not collapse.
It was containment.
Naming this moment softly
allows understanding
to replace confusion.
The body acted
quickly and wisely.
You do not need to relive it
to respect it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pinpoint the exact moment I went numb, or does it happen slowly?
It can be both. For many, there is a specific moment where the "Meaning Integrator" becomes saturated, and the nervous system "goes quiet" to prevent a total crash. Recognizing this moment—without fear—is a key step in DojoWell structural literacy. It’s like a circuit breaker tripping to save the house. By identifying when the lights went out, you stop seeing the numbness as a random mystery and start seeing it as a logical, protective event.
What should I do once I recognize that my system has "tripped"?
Don't try to force the power back on. In the Meaning Density Model™, "forcing" just creates more internal friction. Instead, treat it like a real circuit breaker: reduce the load. Close any open "loops" in your life that are currently draining your energy. By lowering the demand on your Reward and Status systems, you create the stable environment necessary for the "switch" to eventually reset itself safely and naturally.