Shock

Abrupt numbness after an overwhelming event.

Family Surprise
Valence negative
Arousal high activation
Intensity Intense
Opposite Preparedness

Abrupt numbness after an overwhelming event. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where shock lives in the body

Head
Tunnel-vision tightness
Strong
Face
Strong heat or tension
Strong
Chest
Tightness or warmth
Moderate
Arms
Heavy, unused
Withdrawn
Legs
Weak, unable to move
Withdrawn

Related emotions

AmazementSurprise familyAstonishmentSurprise familyTerrorFear familyPreparednessThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for shock. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.