Emotional Compression & Internal Pressure
Understand how emotional compression overloads your system.
The Place Where Movement Stopped
There is a place where movement stopped.
Not a scene to remember,
not a story to replay—
just a point where motion paused.
You don’t need images
or explanations to find it.
The body remembers
without narrative.
Locating this place gently
brings clarity
without reopening wounds.
Awareness alone is enough.
You can notice
where stillness began
without stepping back
into what caused it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to talk about my past traumas to get out of this "frozen" feeling?
No. In the Meaning Density Model™, freeze is treated as a current bodily state, not just a memory. You can locate where movement stopped in your nervous system without digging into the details of the past. By focusing on the "structural now"—noticing where your body feels restricted or "held"—you can work on regulation directly. This allows you to address the mechanics of the freeze without the risk of re-triggering the original overwhelm.
How do I notice where "movement stopped" in my body?
It’s about somatic literacy. Pay attention to where you feel a "stuckness" or a lack of flow—perhaps in your breath, your shoulders, or a general sense of being "on pause." This is simply data for your Threat & Safety system. By noticing these points neutrally, you aren't "reliving" anything; you are merely mapping your current architecture. This observation is the first step toward creating the structural conditions that allow movement to resume safely.