Stability-Stimulation Loop

The Engine Conflict Loop

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Stability routines reduce threat but eventually lose reward value and feel deadening. Novelty seeking breaks structure, which spikes anxiety and forces stricter routine rebuilding.

  1. Step 1

    Build rigid routine

    Source signal: asd

  2. Step 2

    Routine becomes deadening

    Source signal: adhd

  3. Step 3

    Novelty chase breaks structure

    Source signal: adhd

  4. Step 4

    Predictability collapses

    Source signal: asd

  5. Step 5

    Anxiety and avoidance spike

    Source signal: both

  6. Step 6

    Emergency routine rebuild

    Source signal: both