Brain Optimizer vs ADHD: The Battle for Productivity

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What are you noticing that hemispheric brain balancer is doing that makes you really love it, and think that it might should be standard in some other programs?

I find that it keeps me mentally balanced and allows me to take a more logical and thoughtful approach to issues that arise versus getting as wrapped up in emotion. I'll have to find the exact research, but I believe that in regard to trauma, a lack of hemispheric balance can prevent "getting over" trauma. I'll go into more detail below in my weekly summary. 

***For those that want just highlights, skip down to the "AI Summarized Portion" that highlights the main points from my journal entry.***


WEEK TWO SUMMARY



Work Efficiency

So far, my work efficiency continues to be good; however, the one thing I do notice is that if I'm distracted, it still suffers; go figure. That said, the distraction has to come from someone else, a coworker directly engaging me in conversation, for example. I think part of this is on me because now that I know I have the capability to work quicker, I'm more prone to engaging in these conversations, so I'll have to do my part to combat this.

Memory Improvements

I'm noticing that BROP is continuing to improve my long- and short-term memory, allowing me to recall more vividly. A prime example is when I was looking at a map of Ohio and Michigan and trying to figure out how a person could sail from Lake Eerie to New York and Florida. After a quick Google map look, I figured out the path; what’s most impressive is that when I explained this to my girlfriend, I could vividly depict the route, including some landmarks.

This was also useful when mentally reviewing a new medical classification system and integrating it with some pre-existing knowledge. Once again, I could call up a vivid image of what I looked at previously and then mentally started connecting the dots. This is something that I recall being able to do with MLS, so I'm anxious to see how this improves over time.


Daydreaming and Inattention

One of the hallmarks of my ADHD is that I'm prone to daydreaming. I had a vivid imagination as a kid. Still, the unfortunate side-effect was an inability to stay on task and getting lost in my thoughts at the expense of daily interactions. This led to missing instructions, zoning out in class, and, quite frankly, poor focus. Looking back over the past week, I realized these daydreams...were almost non-existent. I was more present and in the moment. That said, BROP doesn't completely eradicate my daydreams. I found that negative memories and thoughts can still pop up, especially if I wasn't actively engaged or my emotional state was altered. But the difference was that these daydreams were more sporadic, and I could still slip into a state of focus much quicker. TLDR: I can switch focus states more quickly, and daydreaming is extremely reduced.

Mood and Emotional Regulation (skip to paragraph #2 to skip my backstory)

Last week, I mentioned that I would delay a certain topic. No more BS; we’re getting into it now: EMOTIONAL F*CKING REGULATION. This, in my opinion, is probably the most detrimental part of ADHD, primarily because it can take a great day into a sh*tty day and make it difficult to function. Yes, prior to BROP (and thanks to Indigo Mind Labs) my emotional control is better. That said, I still have difficulty, especially when it comes to controlling feelings of irritability and dealing with occasional rejection and conflicts. TLDR: emotional regulation is something I’m trying to work on, and sometimes it can make it "feel" as if the DRS or Grounding shield doesn't work because of INTERNAL conflicts within myself.

Anyway, I had a couple of episodes of conflict with coworkers this week. Normally, such interactions would stay at the forefront of my mind due to RSD. However, as I mentioned in my direct reply to Shannon earlier regarding the hemispheric brain balancer, my ability to respond was somewhat improved. During one conflict, I was able to think through and offer an apology to one coworker regarding a very minor mistake on my end; even after offering it my irritation went to anger but I was able to hold it together mentally and get through the day. By the next day, I remembered and successfully deployed some DBT techniques (a form of cognitive behavior therapy) to help get me back to equilibrium and was able to resolve the conflict for the most part. When situation #2 occurred with some different coworkers the next day, I thought, "Well, I guess this is it; we disagree on one small thing, so our friendship is basically f*cked." I engaged my logical side and for the most part, found myself able to put the incident behind me and move on.

All of this is positive progress, but I'm not going to wave the victory flag just yet because the last subliminal that gave me hope in regards to eradicating all this was off 5G, which...fizzled out, unfortunately. 


AI Summarized Highlights

1. Work Efficiency:
   • Overall work efficiency remains good.
     
   • Distractions from coworkers can still impact productivity.
     
   • Awareness of improved speed may lead to more engagement in conversations.
     
2. Memory Improvements:
   • BROP enhances long- and short-term memory.
     
   • Successfully recalled a sailing route from Lake Erie to New York and Florida.
     
   • Integration of new medical knowledge with pre-existing information is more vivid.
     
3. Daydreaming and Inattention:
   • BROP significantly reduces daydreaming.
     
   • Negative memories and thoughts can still arise but are sporadic.
     
   • Ability to switch focus states quickly.
     
4. Mood and Emotional Regulation:
   • Emotional control has improved due to BROP.
     
   • Challenges with irritability, rejection, and conflicts persist.
     
   • Internal conflicts may affect the perception of BROP’s effectiveness.
     
5. Conflict Resolution:
   • Improved ability to respond during conflicts.
     
   • Deployed DBT techniques to maintain equilibrium.
     
   • Successfully resolved conflicts with coworkers.