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Autonomic Nervous System

Framework & ModelDesire & ArousalSensitive Topic

The body system that regulates activation and relaxation (fight/flight/freeze vs. rest/digest), shaping arousal, comfort, and stress responses.

What This Really Means

You might notice it as interest rising or fading based on context and cues.

It often improves when sleep, stress, novelty, and emotional safety.

Examples

Arousal increasing with teasing and anticipation

Losing arousal when distracted

Feeling turned on after emotional closeness

Common Misunderstandings

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Reality

More accurately, Autonomic Nervous System refers to the body system that regulates activation and relaxation (fight/flight/freeze vs, and arousal should be constant doesn’t follow from that.

Reality

If it fades, something can feel like wrong sometimes, but Autonomic Nervous System refers to the body system that regulates activation and relaxation (fight/flight/freeze vs.

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