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You know when nothing feels wrong…
But nothing feels right either.
You’re functioning.
You’re responding.
You’re doing what you’re supposed to do.
Yet joy feels muted.
Curiosity feels far away.
Even good things land flat.
You’re not sad.
You’re not stressed.
You’re… dimmed.
That’s this week’s parasite:
The Numbing Moth
It feeds on emotional withdrawal and survives in low-light states.
Its specialty is convincing you that disengagement is peace.
How This Parasite Hooks In
The Moth appears after intensity:
You’ve processed a lot
You’ve been strong for a long time
You’ve handled disappointment quietly
You’ve outgrown old environments
You’ve adapted instead of expressing
That’s when it settles in and whispers:
“This is safer.”
“Don’t feel too much.”
“Stay neutral.”
“Keep it manageable.”
The Moth doesn’t cause chaos.
It causes absence.
Symptoms of Infection
• Emotional flatness
• Difficulty accessing excitement or desire
• Going through the motions
• Avoiding depth or vulnerability
• Feeling disconnected from your body
• Saying “I’m fine” and meaning “I’m not here”
The Numbing Moth doesn’t want to hurt you.
It wants to keep you untouched.
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Why It Shows Up
Because feeling fully once felt overwhelming.
At some point, numbing helped you survive.
Distance felt safer than presence.
Neutral became the goal.
The Numbing Moth feeds on emotional minimization.
It starves when you allow yourself to feel, even slowly.
If your inner world feels dim, here’s a gentle way to bring the light back:
The Antidote: Sensory Re-Entry
When you notice numbness, say internally:
“I’m allowed to feel again.”
Then do one sensory action:
Touch something textured
Smell something grounding
Move your body gently
Name one sensation out loud
You’re telling your system:
It’s safe to come back.
Parasites can’t survive in embodied presence.
Reflection of the Week
Where have you gone emotionally quiet to stay safe?
And what feeling might be waiting patiently for your return?
—Gabi & Bea