You ramp up quickly but can't come back down easily. Small things are enough to trigger you.
Thoughts circle, your system stays active, and even in the evening things don't really settle.
Shoulders up, chest tight, shallow breathing, diaphragm like blocked — tension is stuck in the system.
You function, but more like on call. Sleep is okay-ish, but recovery still feels incomplete.
More permanent alarm than grounded presence. Focus, calm, and balance tip over faster than you'd like.