The Nose Compactor
The fingers clench the bridge of the nose and the eyes are closed.
Meaning
Overload
The person is tired and overwhelmed by the situation.
This is too much.
Isolation
The person shields himself/herself from the outside world.
I need to compose myself.
Explanation
Our brain reacts to unpleasant situations by looking away or closing one's eyes. By avoiding seeing things the mind selects which information gets perceived and which gets discarded. Fading out the environment gives the person the chance to recover and get back into the situation.
Categories
face
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