Pleasure Plateau
Learn why pleasure stops feeling good.
When Sensation No Longer Spikes
Sensation no longer spikes.
Peaks flatten into continuity.
This does not mean numbness—it means balance.
The nervous system has lowered its thresholds to protect capacity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a problem that I don't get "highs" or "rushes" of excitement anymore?
No. Reduced spikes are a primary signal of regulation. When your nervous system is regulated, it no longer needs the "dopamine hits" to feel okay. Intensity no longer peaks because your "threshold for enough" has been restored. You are moving out of the "Pleasure Loop" and into a state where your baseline is naturally sufficient. This lack of spikes is a structural success, not a loss of capacity.
Will I ever feel "intense" joy again?
Yes, but it will be a "dense" joy rather than a "spike." Spikes are fleeting and often leave you feeling empty. Dense joy is integrated; it stays with you because it is tied to your actual identity and lived coherence. By allowing the spikes to settle, you are clearing the way for a more stable, sustainable, and meaningful form of emotional experience that doesn't require a crash afterward.