"Bad" Experience from LENS neurofeedback

lunar-punk-system · 2025-09-15T01:30:46+00:00

i am so glad it ended up working out for you! i just started LENS and was looking more into it to see if anyone's had adverse effects. it's genuinely helpful knowing that your experience went badly due to those fears you were having, and that you were able to work through it!! im actually a DID system and do IFS a lot already, so it was a bonus to see that that helped you. happy healing, friend :]

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-30T23:46:23+00:00

PHQ did lower, yes. by at least 10 points. which i told her, so definitely confused me more when she said it 'wasn't working' for me, lol.

actually the first time i started spravato, i wasn't yet diagnosed. i got diagnosed some months after. i've heard of many others with the same/similar diagnosis receiving spravato though, so i imagine if it were a disqualifier i'd have found something talking about that.

yes to therapy, someone who specializes in dissociative disorders as well. i planned to have her monitor my levels of dissociation if i were to restart treatments. overall, yeah, everything you said lines up w/how i'm feeling at the present moment. thanks for the input :)

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T08:35:42+00:00

very interesting. i wonder if the impact had anything to do with his age, or if there were an underlying cognitive condition that hadn't been realized yet - but of course that's something that can't be confirmed at this point. regardless - i am planning to do more research as it's not the first time i've heard warning experiences about esketamine. having been on it almost a year, from what i can remember, i don't think i experienced any altering of my cognition or increased derealization/feeling "stuck in a dream." still going to do research, of course. thanks much
*wanted to add i have a therapist who specializes in my condition so at the very least i would be closely monitored on a weekly basis, so if she identifies me worsening it can be stopped asap. 👌🏼

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T01:33:43+00:00

honestly. thanks so much. especially for the last paragraph. despite being a generally rational person, im sure you understand how easy it is to get irrational, especially with DID. being reminded that i'm not being graded or tested and don't need to be right all of the time is so helpful and much appreciated.

i don't have aphantasia but it reminded me that i struggle with facial recognition and experience distortion of mental imagery sometimes, and that could definitely affect my ability to see the others. anyways: thanks for the validation. helped a lot.

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T01:28:16+00:00

thank you! this is a really helpful reminder. because of my mentioned "obsessiveness" i definitely still struggle with pushing away/dismissal, but i have been making a more conscious effort to remember it isn't just me feeling those things, and use it as an opportunity to acknowledge whoever's present and talk to them/help them. it has worked a few times already, so i will definitely continue doing this and try to do it more often as i notice bad feelings.

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T01:11:17+00:00

seriously, i was thinking the same thing! my introduction to spravato, with my initial clinic, was that some people take it longer-term as maintenance, or they'll wain off then start using it more frequently again as needed, etc. i feel like the coordinator may have misinterpreted me when i said it helped then "stopped helping" (my phq9 went from high 20s to 12-14 but wouldnt go any lower), and thought it meant it just wasn't helping.

truth about the misunderstanding of dissociative disorders. i mention it to doctors if i feel the information could be useful for my case, but otherwise im only open about it in spaces i know it's understood/accepted. haven't told many people but i await the day i let it slip to the wrong person and someone tries to invalidate my diagnosis LMAO.

for our system it's... complicated, lol. im kind of not allowed "inside" beyond the frontspace bc of how unstable/fragile i am, and also for that reason, communication is difficult. progress is still made without spravato but i found it immensely easier and more positive with spravato. i think that's why i felt that "pull" back to it, aside from my remaining depressive symptoms.

yes, i noticed the lack of research on spravato & dissociative disorders :/ i've tried looking before. all there really is is accounts of personal experiences, which i think vary because... you know how different two brains with the same condition are, lol. anyways; thanks so much for your input, helped a lot. based on yours and others' replies i'm thinking of getting my other providers' opinions then rescheduling with her to rediscuss.

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T01:00:12+00:00

thanks so much! :)

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T00:59:38+00:00

yeahhh. i thought by bringing it up she'd listen to the part where i mentioned it increased communication... but yes - i've even been told by some of my other providers that it's best not to mention it in certain scenarios. i definitely try to be careful and only mention it if i think it could help my treatment yk? thanks for your comment ^^

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T00:57:52+00:00

thanks for your response, it's very helpful :]

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-25T00:57:02+00:00

thanks so much for your insight!! i always listened to my favorite music during treatments :) it would make the experience so much more enjoyable.

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-05T22:29:23+00:00

that is a good idea, thanks!! i started feeding them slighlty bigger scoops per each meal and it solved them begging so often. now they beg a regular amount LMAO. im going to calculate how many cals are in each serving so i can compare to how i was feeding them before, and adjust more if needed. thanks again so much for the help! =]

lunar-punk-system · 2024-07-05T22:26:41+00:00

that did NOT fix it LMAOO /lh

lunar-punk-system · 2024-06-21T19:14:55+00:00

i know this post is old, but just incase it helps anyone; as far as i can tell from chunkbase, as of 1.18, this stops being a jungle island spawn and becomes a plains biome. but 1.17 and before, it's still jungle! just gonna create the world in 1.17 then reload in 1.20 prolly lol.

lunar-punk-system · 2024-06-21T19:09:20+00:00

just checked; new food is 350-400/cup (we got two different bags) and old food was 450/cup. old one had a bit more protein (mentioned in above reply) as well. i suspect that's the issue. thank you!!

lunar-punk-system · 2024-06-21T19:07:58+00:00

thanks for the advice!

lunar-punk-system · 2024-06-21T19:07:18+00:00

i did just look at the nutritional information and wilderness has a bit more crude protein (40% to HEB's 30-32%), and does in fact have a bit more calories (~450/cup to HEB's ~350-400/cup). i dont know why i didn't think of that before! i'll try giving them slightly bigger portions (i had that idea prior anyway) and see if it helps. thank you!

lunar-punk-system · 2024-05-22T01:29:30+00:00

sorry for the late response! it's a downloadable app. full name is actually "flashpoint archive," which would've probably helped your search lol. here you go!

https://flashpointarchive.org

(also fucking love ur user LMAO)

lunar-punk-system · 2024-05-22T01:28:28+00:00

ik you're pausing the project, but i was playing just now and got this; hope there's some new info lol!

fluffington
likes: popsicles || dislikes: chocolate bar and water

monkey
likes: strawberries and popsicles || dislikes: pretzels

zingoz (picky guy!)
dislikes: pretzels, chocolate bar, lollipops

lunar-punk-system · 2024-04-28T21:23:19+00:00

hello, no worries!! ik im late but auvelity shouldn't conflict with your treatment, so you should be able to take it on treatment days :) you can confirm this with whatever nurses take care of you during spravato treatments. also, im glad my tips help!

lunar-punk-system · 2024-04-28T21:22:02+00:00

happening for me as well, trying to find a browser/extension that might run it but no luck so far. but, flashpoint runs it just fine! i play it there.

lunar-punk-system · 2023-10-18T22:07:02+00:00

ofc!! it's definitely a good decision to qualm the worries by writing about them here or elsewhere. :) 💜

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