The Otrovert Disconnection Ladder: How to Step Back Without Breaking the Circuit
The Otrovert Disconnection Ladder: How to Step Back Without Breaking the Circuit Disclaimer : This is not a diagnostic category. It is a practical lens for people who function well socially but deplete quietly. Most people who burn out socially believe they need to isolate. They don't. What they need is to disconnect, without dismantling the relationships, professional networks, or social rhythms that make their lives work. This distinction matters more than most recognize. Isolation is withdrawal. It severs threads. It creates distance that requires rebuilding. It sends signals, often unintended, that something is wrong, that you're unavailable, that you've changed. Disconnection is different. Disconnection is a controlled reduction in stimulation while maintaining presence. It is the ability to remain in circulation without being consumed by it. It is not about cutting people off. It is about cutting the noise down. For a specific subset of people, those I call otrovert...