Emotional Overwhelm & Inner Overload
Learn why emotional overwhelm occurs when your brain receives more sensory and emotional input than it evolved to handle.
The World Holding Its Distance
The world holds its distance.
Nothing presses close.
This space
matters.
The nervous system
relaxes
when boundaries
are respected.
You do not need
to defend
or withdraw.
Distance can exist
without isolation.
Let the spacing
remain.
Safety increases
when intrusion
is absent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I feel overwhelmed when I’m in a crowd or even a busy room. Why do I need space?
You are sensitive to "Intrusion." Your Threat & Safety system has a "Vigilance Radius" that it tries to keep clear. When "The World Holds Its Distance," you feel safe because your boundaries are not being tested. In the Meaning Density Model™, distance is a "Structural Buffer" that allows your Identity to feel secure. Recognizing and protecting this distance is a valid act of self-preservation, not social anxiety.
How do I find "distance" when I have to be around people?
Create "Internal Distance" through "Selective Focus." Imagine a "Meaning Boundary" around your body. Even in a crowd, you can choose to only "integrate" the data within your immediate reach. By letting the rest of the world "stay at a distance" mentally, you reduce the "Input Density" on your nervous system. DojoWell suggests using "Soft Eyes"—looking at the world without "grabbing" data—to maintain your internal safety.