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Rebuilds must be respected when they occur. Not properly caring for them is counterproductive and can be harmful. It can also delay the process. There are three main external needs that become apparent during a rebuild.
Rebuilds must be respected when they occur. Not properly caring for them is counterproductive and can be harmful. It can also delay the process. There are three main external needs that become apparent during a rebuild.


**Environmental lighting level reduction.
*Environmental lighting level reduction.
**Posture reclining, often involving the elevation of feet above the head.
*Posture reclining, often involving the elevation of feet above the head.
**Behavior inhibition, often only behaviors related to the system currently being rebuilt, but occasionally encompassing a wide range of social, cognitive, and physical activities.
*Behavior inhibition, often only behaviors related to the system currently being rebuilt, but occasionally encompassing a wide range of social, cognitive, and physical activities.


Ignoring posture needs does not appear to harm a rebuild or increase the amount of time that it takes. Lighting reduction, however, is integral to speeding the rebuild process.
Ignoring posture needs does not appear to harm a rebuild or increase the amount of time that it takes. Lighting reduction, however, is integral to speeding the rebuild process.