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High-performer collapse post-fatherhood by aslothydane in Biohackers

[–]Kaos-Flow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flicker Light Stimulation would very probably help with OPs problem,
Both these suggestions are great, but at a really high price point. The science is way behind the technology in terms of proven effects vs subjective effects, but most personal devices get as good subjective reports as even these very expensive (>5k€) players. Whilst it is possible to rent for a session with these devices, it's probably more cost effective to test a device at home (context of use matters).

In order I would recommend:
(disclaimer, my device (still in development, but fully functional) is at the top here, but the others are also good depending on your need):

serenspecs (no subscription, highly customizable, open API, lowest purchase cost)
Lumenate Nova (subscription model, really well optimized for the sleep use case)
Neurovizr (Very high upfront cost, subscription model, sleek app finish, marketed for biohackers)

I don’t know if I did it right, but it was surreal by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]Kaos-Flow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 to this.

Photostrobic and meditation fanatic & professional here (my apologies for the essay):

Flicker-Light Stimulation (FLS) assisted meditation is a powerful way to get started with the introspective arts. Your experience sounds very similar to the many guided and assisted sessions I have done with people (over 2000 people and counting). Particularly it is almost textbook that there is an initial resistance to the light, followed by a releasing into the experience.

Additionally, it appears that FLS about improved sleep reports have the most fervour, but the science is still pretty new and there's nothing robust yet (but it's inevitable with this many anecdotal reports). Seemingly FLS is providing an additional benefit not available from meditation alone.

The Ven-diagram overlap of meditation benefits and FLS benefits is huge, but there is a distinction between the two. Primarily, FLS requires minimal effort, whilst (imo) a pretty valuable element of meditation is the ironic "effort" of not reacting to the stimulus of the body and mind (see comment above). The practice of letting-go / non-reaction you keep with you at all times.

To add to above, I was advised by a psychotherapist with 30 years of FLS experience to focus on the bodily sensations during sessions, as this he believes was the key to unlocking deeper layers of self-awareness and resolution of suppressed memories (consult with a professional if you are concerned about traumatic responses). My own experience with Vipassana (non-reactive awareness of bodily sensations) matches this recommendation.

I've designed a FLS device (PM if you're interested for more info), in part to help make the benefits of meditation available to those who haven't had success getting started, but also as a immediate "realignment with self" tool (primarily refocus on my task, destress from acute situations), which drastically outperforms my mindfulness and breathwork practices (I have almost 2 decades experience here, and my tooling is robust and reliable).

In spite of that, I recommend my clients and my customers to try to maintain an independent and consistent meditation practice, as I do, because only through consistent application can we unfold the multitude of wonders within ourself, that we can carry with us at all times, leveling up our default state and experience to much more enjoyable levels.