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type: protocol
locale: en
path: /en/protocol/closing-context
module: 5
title: Closing Context
---

## Purpose of this module

This module provides closing context for the protocol.

Its role is not to conclude emotionally,
but to clarify how change typically appears
when recovery capacity begins to stabilize.

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## What progress looks like

Progress under burnout conditions is rarely linear.

Common early indicators include:
- reduced internal resistance to rest
- slightly improved tolerance for cognitive demands
- clearer recognition of capacity limits

These changes may appear subtle.
They are often noticed only in retrospect.

Progress does not imply resolution.
It indicates reduced conflict between load and capacity.

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## What stagnation looks like

Stagnation does not always indicate failure.

Common stagnation patterns include:
- temporary plateaus despite reduced load
- inconsistent recovery signals
- oscillation between clarity and fatigue

These patterns are expected
when recovery capacity is limited.

Stagnation becomes concerning
when depletion continues despite containment.

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## When reassessment is appropriate

Reassessment may be appropriate when:
- perceived capacity diverges significantly from functioning
- symptoms persist despite sustained containment
- recovery signals remain absent over extended periods

Reassessment is not a regression.
It is a recalibration based on changed conditions.

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## Final context

This protocol does not guarantee recovery.

Its purpose is to provide structure
at a stage where intuition is unreliable
and unstructured effort often backfires.

If recovery capacity improves,
the protocol may become unnecessary.

If capacity continues to decline,
additional support may be required.

Both outcomes are consistent
with the role of this protocol.