#procedural cold

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The first sign was language. It arrived quietly, carrying authority with it, sounding reasonable enough that no one questioned its presence. The patient noticed it slipping into ordinary conversations—phrases meant for reports and meetings now used to describe feelings, outcomes, and people. A disagreement became a “process failure.” Grief was described as a “non-optimal response.” Decisions were…

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