core emptiness

The Performance Void: When Grandiosity Masks Existential Hunger Neuroscience of the Empty Core Performative behaviors activate neurological compensation circuits: Table: The Performance Spectrum Behavior Hidden Need Biomarker Evidence Curated social feeds Fear of invisibility Pupil dilation when unseen Name-dropping Status insecurity Vocal tremor during self-introduction Over-sharing Attachment hunger 78% higher oxytocin release when “liked” Perpetual…