Pleasure Plateau
Learn why pleasure stops feeling good.
When Peaks No Longer Rise
Peaks no longer rise the same way.
The waveform smooths itself.
This dampening signals limits being respected.
Let the smoothing be acknowledged
without loss narratives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't the "highs" in my life feel as high as they used to?
This is "Peak Dampening." It follows a period of overstimulation where the Reward system has reached its physiological limit. Your brain has lowered the "ceiling" on how much pleasure it will allow you to feel at once to prevent dopamine depletion. Reduced highs are a structural signal of system limits. It’s a sign that you have been "red-lining" your engine for too long and it’s time to move into a recovery phase.
If the highs are dampened, does that mean I’m stuck in the middle forever?
Not forever, but for now, the "middle" is where your safety lies. Peak dampening is a temporary restriction. As you practice unconditioned rest and reduce the velocity of your "Pursuit Loops," your system's ceiling will naturally rise again. The goal isn't to force the highs back, but to lower the "cost" of those highs by becoming a more regulated and integrated person. Highs feel better when they land in a body that isn't already exhausted.