Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol.9

[callie]

You told me to wait for PRAv2 when I asked about PRAv1 back when it was released. But I suspect PRAv2 may still be a long way off, so I’m considering trying PRAv1, although I’m still very cautious

Now that you know more about PRAv1, I’m curious what your perspective is on someone with an extremely sensitive nervous system using it. Your sublminals have always worked very well for me in the beginning, but after some time they consistently pushed me into shutdown and made everything worse in the end. I’d like to avoid that happening again

I know you probably can’t predict how my specific nervous system would react, but I’d still value your perspective since you likely have more variables and user data to consider than I do

If you run PRA v1, you will experience the exact same cycle of response you always do with my subliminals.

If you run PRA v2, it is probable that the same thing will be true, but not as likely.

V3 will be designed specifically for complex PTSD and unusual nervous systems.  I suggest you wait for v3.

Yeah, you were not wrong. Unfortunately I had already purchased PRA v1 and tried it before I received your reply

I only ran a single loop, but the exact same pattern happened again. Over the last couple of weeks my system has become significantly dysregulated and a lot of the deep anxiety and shutdown that I used to experience came back. It's been a pretty rough experience

In hindsight it seems you had a more accurate sense of how I would respond than I did. I'll probably take your advice and wait for v3 if and when it becomes available. I have to admit it's a bit frustrating, though. This isn't the first time I've ended up purchasing a subscription, trying a title once, and then realizing my nervous system can't tolerate it

[NOMAD]

@Shannon

Do you anticipate releasing Stage 2 in the next 11 days?

I am uploading and publishing Stage 2 now.  Just finished calculating usage patterns.  Should have everything published in an hour or two.

Yep, I just downloaded it. As of today, I have 10 days until I begin Stage 2. I've enjoyed Stage 1, and I'm ready.  

Thank you for your work on it. I hope you're feeling better and I hope life's circumstances become more favorable for you soon.

[Ampersnd]

Hey all,
I'm at that juncture where I'm deciding whether I cut things off at one month or last until four entire months.
I've run about 29 days as someone who "needs" to run AM7 Stage 0, but as someone who has a stable career, stable housing, stable transportation, investments, skills, and is constantly improving.
My main issue has been mental and emotional hangups about attaining my goals and desires.

Have heard that Shannon has mentioned that you should either do 1 month or 4 months; I'd like to settle this before I roll over to the next month.

Perhaps I am too late for this to matter, and if so, my apologies.  

I detail this in the instructions.  If after 30 days you think you're in the middle of making significant strides, or you're running AAMTS for the first time ever, or you're coming from a really challenging background regarding "Alpha Male" mindset, it's best to run it for 4 months.

In any case, there's nothing stopping you from doing 1 month of Stage 0 and then running Stages 1 through 6, and then doing Stage 0 again on a second run-through.

Thanks for clarifying, Shannon; I *might* want to jump ship after months 2 or 3, but it's naturally my first run, so I see that 4 months is most indicated.
I am feeling small internal and outward shifts with each loop, so I am benefitting from staying put.

The wording you've provided here hits me slightly differently from the sales page, so I'm glad that this clarification is here.
I think my biggest potential challenge - background wise - were my (at times) overbearing parents, where my goals, wishes, and desires felt squashed and constrained.
I overcompensated when I was given freedom to act, but after not reaching my dreams I'm now a bit more reserved, not fully owning my desires, especially my sexual desires in the presence of others (e.g., I want to flirt with a hottie at the gym when there are other people around; it makes me feel observed and overanalytical).

I still engage with the world; do karaoke, play in band pits, approach hotties.
Not sure if that's something that Stage 0 fixes over Stages 1-6.

I calculated the 6.0 G volume setting as 18/25 clicks on my Google Pixel, but the sales page is done. I see that the 6.5G volume stating is now different.

[Shannon]

Perhaps I am too late for this to matter, and if so, my apologies.  

I detail this in the instructions.  If after 30 days you think you're in the middle of making significant strides, or you're running AAMTS for the first time ever, or you're coming from a really challenging background regarding "Alpha Male" mindset, it's best to run it for 4 months.

In any case, there's nothing stopping you from doing 1 month of Stage 0 and then running Stages 1 through 6, and then doing Stage 0 again on a second run-through.

Thanks for clarifying, Shannon; I *might* want to jump ship after months 2 or 3, but it's naturally my first run, so I see that 4 months is most indicated.
I am feeling small internal and outward shifts with each loop, so I am benefitting from staying put.

The wording you've provided here hits me slightly differently from the sales page, so I'm glad that this clarification here.
I think my biggest potential challenge - background wise - were my (at times) overbearing parents, where my goals, wishes, and desires felt squashed and constrained.
I overcompensated when I was given freedom to act, but after not reaching my dreams I'm now a bit more reserved, not fully owning my desires, especially my sexual desires in the presence of others (e.g., I want to flirt with a hottie at the gym when there are other people around; it makes me feel observed and overanalytical).

I still engage with the world; do karaoke, play in band pits, approach hotties.
Not sure if that's something that Stage 0 fixes over Stages 1-6.

I calculated the 6.0 G volume setting as 18/25 clicks on my Google Pixel, but the sales page is done. I see that the 6.5G volume stating is now different.

6.5G volume is different depending on the contents of the script.  Sometimes, very different.  Stage 1 and 2 are miles apart with volume.

All the stages are designed to work together to produce an orchestral result, but Stage 0 is pretty packed with awesomeness for helping in those directions.  Stay put and then run the stages.

[ncbeareatingman]

So let me get this straight! If I use Stage "0" of AAMT 7, as a stand alone sub' only, for 4 months on , then take a month off of it, right? Then I can or cannot use it again for another 4 months on and 1 month off, again, which one? I'd plan on using it a total of 3 cycles which means 15 months in total.  4 months on, 1 one off,4 months on 1 month off and finally 4 months on and 1 month off, is this correct?
If its just one cycle that I can use it, then  ferget it. Im gonna wait for OSC 6.5  then after that wait for  BAMM in 6.5 ( 7G).

You will need a month off after running Stage 0 for 4 months, but you can continue running it like that.  I suspect that many runs of 4 months might bore your subconscious, even with a month off afterwards, though.

 Got it. Thank you Shannon ! I really appreciate you answering these questions here from me and other Men too. thanks for taking the time,as such !!
 I think Im gonna pass on AAMT 7,stage "0" and just wait for The anti aging+ youthing  sub to come out when ever,as well as, Optimal Self Confidence 6.5 & BAMM 6.5( Really I see BAMM being in 7G- not to frustrate  You, even more nor adding more pressure, I really feel and sesne that BAMM will be in 7G!) SO theres time to wait.
 Im giving all the programs a break here, for while. Even as much as I like DRS 6G & Aura of Love 5G as stand alone's, Im giving all of it ,a break for awhile. Im doing other things,right now, too. Thanks again Shannon. Keith.

[samba99]

Anyone currently use latest DMSI with good results? Thinking of using it again.

Seems like no one using DMSI?

Whats the most successful attraction sub at the moment

[Tiagoferreira]

Hello,

I've been using PTSD Recovery Aid now for almost 4 months and have experienced a great improvement in my emotional health. I've started to finally feel better again after years of depression and anxiety, I don't feel afraid to be alone anymore, i feel more in touch with myself, my emotions and like I have a connection to life again. Thank you very much for this.

You are welcome, but I am simply providing the tool.  You're the one who used it and made the changes.  Thank YOU for helping me make the world a better place!

I'm now considering to run Stage 0 of your Alpha Male program, as I feel that I want to become more confident and stable in myself. I have a pretty sorted life, good job, social circle, hobbies, etc. But I am lacking sort of a "base confidence" (perhaps also connected to some basic self worth) which I feel is limiting my life. Also I have a feeling that I sometimes "play a role" instead of being myself, perhaps caused by some kind of anxiety.

I feel that PTSD Aid is helping me, and maybe might help me get over this confidence problem as well, but still there is something that making me consider the Alpha Male program. I'm wondering if I could maybe run the Stage 0 for 4 months, then go back to PTSD Aid if I need. However, I'm a bit worried that the Alpha Male program will "uproot" myself from the stability that I've managed to finally find. That it might overwhelm me, if I'm not ready to run it.

Not sure how to proceed, could you perhaps help me navigating in this decision?

Thanks.

You can run Stage 0 and then return to PRA.  If you run Stage 1, you must continue through Stage 6 before you run anything else.

Stage 0 is PTSD Recovery and a LOT more.  One hell of a bargain for what it has in it vs what it costs, and that is a limited time offer.

Hello,
Thanks for replying. Thats great to hear I can rerun it.

I will rephrase my initial question as I realize it was a bit vague:

I find all the modules within Stage 0 intriguing. However, one thing I’ve been struggling with – and that PTSD Aid has helped a great deal with – is becoming more “comfortable in my body.” In other words, feeling like I’m inhabiting my body more fully, and being able to relax physically in life, just “being.”

Previously I’ve been either retreating into my head, becoming emotionally impulsive, or torn between the two – never feeling content with simply existing in a physical sense, always feeling like “something is missing” or like “something bad is about to happen.”

It’s hard to put into words, but I’d describe it as physical anxiety. So it has been a real freedom to finally be able to relax in basically any setting – sitting at a café, for instance, just enjoying the sensation of being in my body and feeling the gravitational pull downward – something that wasn’t possible for me before.

I still have some work to do in this area, even though PTSD Aid has helped me make a big stride over these nearly four months. As I mentioned, I feel drawn to Stage 0 of AM, but I’m worried that if it’s too demanding, it might “uproot” the progress I’ve made in staying present in my body. This dissociation seems to stem from a previous stressor that I’ve now been working through.

Do you think Stage 0 could actually help me continue developing this sense of groundedness, alongside all the other benefits the modules might offer?

I hope my question makes sense. Thank you.