Why Do I Feel Numb?
Numbness is usually protective. After prolonged misalignment or overload, the system flattens its own signal to keep functioning. It is not indifference — it is a dampened instrument. Reduce load first, then reintroduce small, real stakes; sensation typically returns before clarity does.
Load first, meaning second
Searching for meaning while overloaded rarely works. Lower the load enough for signal to return, then ask the bigger question.
A note on limits
Persistent numbness, hopelessness or loss of function deserves clinical support. Structure is powerful; it is not a substitute for care.