THE DEFLECTOR: YOUR STRESS PROFILE
Your Unique Pattern
When stress hits, your system responds by immediately redirecting, turning emotional signals away from your core. Like an automatic shield generator, your brain transforms every challenging feeling into something to be deflected and pushed away. This isn't just being stoic - it's your nervous system's way of protecting you through emotional defence.
How Your Pattern Shows Up
You might notice yourself automatically making jokes in serious moments, struggling with intimate conversations, or experiencing anxiety when emotions get too close. Genuine feelings quickly become unwanted intruders, and meaningful connections transform into potential threats. This isn't just guardedness - it's your system's learned response to create safety through distance.
The Hidden Cost
This constant deflection often leads to emotional numbness and relational exhaustion. You might experience relationship difficulties as others struggle to connect with you, or find yourself trapped in a perpetual state of disconnection where genuine intimacy feels impossible. Your protective nature becomes isolating rather than strengthening.
The Path Forward
Understanding this pattern is your first step towards transformation. Your system isn't broken - it's trying to protect you through emotional defence. The key is developing what scientists call "emotional permeability" - learning to consciously choose what feelings to let in instead of deflecting every signal.
Moving Beyond Deflection
This insight into your deflector pattern opens the door to new possibilities. Your natural protective abilities can become a strength rather than a limitation. With this understanding, you can begin moving from automatic deflection towards conscious connection, from emotional isolation to intentional openness.
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