What is the Role of CRPT in Neurocomplexity?

The CRPT Sensory Perception Flow Chart

Have you ever felt like your sensory experience of the world shifts depending on your mood, environment, or even the season of your life? One day, sounds are too loud, lights are too bright, and you feel overstimulated. Another day, everything seems distant, muted, and hard to connect with.

What if I told you this isn’t random—but part of a natural, cyclical process that we all move through?

Traditionally, sensory processing is viewed as a spectrum.

On one end, we have people who are hypersensitive—constantly aware of every little sound, touch, or movement. On the other end, we have people who are hyposensitive—they need more input to feel connected.

Some people avoid sensory input, while others seek it. And depending on where someone falls, their experiences may look like ADHD, autism, anxiety, or even depression.

But here’s the thing—most people don’t stay in one place on the spectrum forever. They move. Shift. Cycle. And that’s where things get interesting.

Instead of thinking of sensory processing as a flat spectrum, imagine it as a looping, 3D shape—kind of like a donut, or a torus. Why? Because we don’t just move left or right on a line. We flow through different states depending on our energy, stress, environment, and life experiences.

In this torus, we’re constantly shifting between internal and external perception (whether we’re focused on our inner world or the outer world), and between hyper and hypo sensory states (whether we’re overstimulated or under stimulated). This movement isn’t random—it follows patterns.

Why This Matters

Think of it like the changing seasons. In some seasons of life, you might feel hyper-aware, anxious, and overstimulated. Other times, you might feel detached, distant, or even numb. And just like the seasons, these states aren’t permanent—you naturally shift between them. The key is learning how to navigate them rather than feeling stuck in one state forever.

This is where CRPT (Consensus Reality Perception Technique) comes in—it’s like a balancing point in the middle of the torus, helping us return to center when we feel too overwhelmed or too disconnected.

This model helps us understand that our sensory experiences aren’t just a disorder or a fixed identity—they are part of a larger, natural cycle. If we learn to recognize where we are in this flow, we can find better ways to support ourselves.

So the next time you feel overwhelmed or disconnected, instead of asking ‘What’s wrong with me?’ try asking, ‘Where am I in this cycle?’ and ‘What do I need to return to balance?’

Because the more we understand our own patterns, the more we can move through life with ease, self-compassion, and strength.

If you aren't sure where to start, schedule an appointment with me and let's discuss CRPT and how to access it. Let's put you back in the driver's seat of your experience.