Must you stare at a train that does the same loop without deviation? You have said enough. Words have, on repeat, proven no impact. At some point, you may rest your words and find acceptance of what is before you. Journal Prompts: I am saying the same thing to... I have said enough... Acceptance would bring...

A pulled muscle asks you to respect body limits. The same body has emotional limits. Your emotional self recognizes the aggression of enough. Journal Prompts: It is enough when... I pull emotional muscles when I...

A diagram for the impact of crossed boundaries.

Your demanding inner monologue, in your ear like a political rally head. You are left with great reason to run toward stimulation and your next series binge. Journal Prompts: My inner monologue sounds like... I sprint towards distractions to not hear...

Your avoidant, protector holds a sign from the sidelines, "Don't Stop Now!" So close, a full day without making contact with yourself. Dig deep, invest in one more distraction to carry you to bedtime. Journal Prompts: Stimulation provides... I mostly want to avoid...

Understanding your sensitivity to internal and external stimulation is necessary to understanding your wellness. A persistent toddler on an airplane. Alone at the edge of the ocean. In line at the DMV. The dream-like state before you fully wake. Your heart rate responds fluctuations in stimulation. Journal Prompts: Low stimulation for me is... Excessive stimulation is...