Fear of Silence & Stillness Discomfort
Learn why silence feels threatening in an overstimulated world and how your nervous system relearns calm.
When the World Feels Less Loud
The world feels less loud.
Edges soften.
Sensation no longer presses forward.
This quiet is not absence—it is relief.
The nervous system recognizes reduced load and begins to settle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the world suddenly feel "less loud" and more manageable?
You are entering the "Settling Phase." As you reduce your sensory load and close open loops, the Threat & Safety system stops projecting urgency onto the environment. The world hasn't actually changed volume, but your reaction to it has moved from "high-gain" to "baseline." This is a sign that your "integrator" is catching up with your lived reality, making the world feel quieter, more spacious, and significantly less threatening.
How can I encourage this "quieting" of the world to continue?
Maintain the "low-input" boundaries you have created. When the world feels less loud, it is tempting to "fill" that new space with more activities. Resisting that urge is essential. By leaving the space empty, you prove to your Reward system that you don't need a constant "hit" to be safe. This deepens the settling process and ensures that your return to activity is chosen rather than compulsive.