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BODY · MIND sensation

Understimulation

The nervous system seeking more input than the current environment provides.

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Classical Definition

A state in which the level of environmental or cognitive stimulation falls below an individual's optimal arousal threshold, resulting in boredom, inattention, and restless seeking of greater stimulation. It reflects a mismatch between available input and the nervous system's homeostatic arousal needs.

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The body and mind asking for engagement. Can lead to restlessness or boredom when unmet.

Same Wavelength

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