What are you feeling right now?
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How intense does it feel? (1 = mild, 10 = unbearable)
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What is emotional overload?
Emotional overload — sometimes called emotional flooding — happens when your nervous system is so overwhelmed that your rational brain effectively goes offline. You might feel unable to think clearly, speak, or move.
This is a biological response, not a character flaw. The brain's threat-detection system has taken over. The techniques here work by re-engaging the thinking brain and calming the alarm response.
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