Psychological Withdrawal From Overstimulation
Learn why overstimulation withdrawal mimics depressive symptoms.
When Less Reaches You
Less reaches you now.
Light arrives softer,
filtered.
This reduced impact
is adaptation,
not failure.
Naming it
restores orientation
and prevents unnecessary escalation.
Name reduced impact with DojoWell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does everything feel like it has less of an impact on me lately?
This is "Desensitization." Over time, repeated exposure to high-velocity inputs reduces the physiological impact of those inputs. Your nervous system effectively "tunes out" the noise to prevent overload. This diminished response develops gradually and is often invisible until you realize you are no longer moved by things that used to excite you. It is a protective structural adaptation, not a personal loss of passion.
Is desensitization permanent, or can I get my feelings back?
It is not permanent. It is a "state-based" calibration. To restore your sensitivity, you must engage in "stimulus reduction." By lowering the volume of your daily life, you allow your neural receptors to become more responsive again. In the Meaning Density Model™, we treat this as a "system update"—removing the clutter of low-density triggers so that authentic, high-density experiences can reach you once more.