Swinging Between Too Much and Nothing
Why do I feel either everything… or nothing at all?
What This Might Be
One moment, you're underwater —
drenched in feeling,
soaked with the ache of something unnamed.
The next,
you’re bone dry.
Numb.
A blank sheet fluttering in the wind.
This swinging
between flood and freeze
is not failure.
It’s your nervous system
trying its best
to protect you
when balance feels too far away.
Graceful Reflection
It’s common to feel confused when emotions arrive in extremes:
everything, then nothing —
flood, then numb.
But this isn't brokenness.
This is what happens when your system hasn't had safe practice feeling in the in-between.
You don’t need to fix this swing overnight.
You just need to notice it.
With noticing comes space.
And with space, the gentle middle begins to return.
Soft Places to Land
When do I tend to shut down — and when do I flood?
What helps me feel just enough to stay present?
Can I soften the swing by naming what’s happening — without judgment?
Gentle Grounding
The Pendulum Pause
Imagine a pendulum inside you.
Visualize it swinging left and right — from numbness to overwhelm.
With one hand on your heart or belly,
say softly:
“I don’t need to be perfectly balanced.
Just gently here.”
Breathe.
Feel the pendulum slow.
Even a little is enough.
Closing Whisper
The middle ground isn’t a destination.
It’s a rhythm.
And even if you swing wide,
you’re still in motion —
still healing.
You’re allowed to find your pace.
