What prolonged noise means
Prolonged noise occurs when the enteric nervous system operates under continuous stress or overload without sufficient return to baseline.
Sources of noise may include:
Over time, noise becomes the system’s default condition.
When noise becomes the baseline
As noise persists, the body loses clarity between baseline signals and reactions. All signals begin to carry urgency or defensive tone.
In this state:
The system is not malfunctioning; it is adapting to distorted conditions.
Why prolonged noise is often misread
Prolonged noise is frequently mistaken for:
This confusion arises because noisy signals are intense and frequent, creating a sense of certainty.
In reality, this indicates a system that has not cooled long enough to regain resolution.
Signs of prolonged system noise
Common indicators include:
These point to compensatory system behavior.
What not to do during prolonged noise
When noise persists, pushing oneself to “listen harder to the body” often amplifies distortion.
It is also unhelpful to:
Stabilization must precede interpretation.