OBSESSING (ADULTS) O B S E S S I N G ( A D U L T S )

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OBSESSING (ADULTS)

When adults experience stress, their brains can get stuck in a fight-flight-freeze mode. This can make them obsessively think about the stressful situation or problem, kind of like a broken record playing the same thoughts over and over again. It's like your brain can't hit the pause button, and it can be hard to break free from those repetitive, worrisome thoughts. It may manifest as constant rumination, heightened anxiety, and difficulty concentrating on tasks. BLAST® can help you think calmly and logically, helping you break out of these obsessive thoughts.

How blast® works for obsessing (adults)

BLAST® INTERVENES

TouchPoint Solution’s wearable devices are embedded with patented BLAST® (bi-lateral alternating stimulation tactile) technology. BLAST® is scientifically proven to alter the body’s “fight or flight” response caused by stress. The wearables emit alternating vibrations that disengage your standard stress response (sympathetic nervous system), and shift you into the calm, logical side of your brain (parasympathetic nervous system).

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CHANGE OCCURS

When using BLAST® consistently to ease obsessive thinking and behavior, overtime you may not need them in certain situations as they become less stressful because of BLAST®. One of the ways BLAST® works is by creating new neural pathways that help modify the memories that trigger our stress response. With continued use of BLAST®, these new neural pathways can build overtime, progressively reducing the release of stress related hormones that can heighten obsessive thinking and behaviors.

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MEASURABLE IMPACT

The data showed that within just 30 seconds of using TouchPoints, people experienced a 74% reduce in their stress levels and a 68% reduction in body sensations related to stress. This data combined with our archived data suggest that there is a consistency in offering users significant relief from physiological and psychological stress in about 30 seconds. View our full Stress Study.

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How to use BLAST® for OBSESSING (ADULTS)

TouchPoint
Thodian

Before you start:

Learn the basics behind operating your TouchPoints. Understand how to operate your TouchPoints, the different modes, and more with our online user guide.

Read the User Guide

When to use BLAST®:

Spot: Use when the obsessive thinking or behavior starts

Preventative: If you can anticipate being in a stressful scenario that may cause obsessive behaviors and thinking, begin using BLAST® 15-30 minutes prior.

How to use BLAST®:

Scale: Rate your stress level on a scale of 1-10

Where: Place TouchPoints on your wrists, ankles, clipped to pant pockets, or simply hold them in your hands.

Mode: Use the Fast/Purple mode.

Rescale: Wait 5 minutes, rescale, see if stress level has reduced. Repeat until you feel more relaxed about it .

Before you start:

Learn the basics behind operating your Thodian. Download the app, learn how to pair your Thodian Tokens and more with our online user guide.

Read the User Guide

When to use BLAST®:

On-the-Spot: Use when the app notifies you of a stress event or when the obsessive thinking or behavior starts

Preventative: If you can anticipate being in a stressful scenario that may cause obsessive behaviors and thinking, begin using Thodian a few minutes prior.

How to use BLAST®:

Session: Rational

Recommended Placement: Clip to shirt cuffs or hold in hands.

USER SPOTLIGHT

See what our customers are saying about BLAST® & obsessing (adults).

Skyler Levi, age 24

Solution:

"My son Skylar and I share the touch points. he uses them several ways. Every morning for 30 min at the start of the day on the yellow focus setting, then at different points thru the day he will use the blue to help stay calm, the yellow at times too. Always before starting a topic that is emotionally challenging (BLUE) or upon learning something new (yellow or blue). ...

when something overwhelm s him and he is escalated he will use them to desolate, in this case it could be the pink or yellow or blue. when it is not the correct setting we know immediately because it causes stress instead of helping. he will use it before going to a crowded or busy space. shopping, or dr appointment etc. very often it is many times a day. I will hold them in my hands when needing to remain calm when Sky is escalated, I am wanting to try them in the same overstimulating environments as well. Both Sky & I use them at night for sleep at times we can not fall asleep."

What significant changes have you seen?

"Skylar has a significant change often with them. Medical. professionals both dr & nurses have with witnessed the immediate shift in anxiety and focus that occurs. We were in a terrible car accident and spent a month in a nursing facility. it was there that the staff noticed they were far more effect than the medications, which was a blessing because with this evidence it was easier to convince the attending doctor to remove these new medications the hospital had started for both mood & nerve pain. When Skylar gets stuck on an idea (very OCD like) they seem to help him allow other thoughts in. he is able to go to high anxiety places like the supermarket or doctors office."

Have any medical providers, teachers, other family members etc. noticed a difference?

"yes, as mentioned above. His GI just commented and asked what they were, ready to get a set herself, because she saw how Skylar was able to communicate and stop asking to leave her office as soon as we started them.

Additionally, last year our home health team of PT/OT and nurses noticed the difference. Skylars Behavior team of 8 or more aides, and 4 BCBA's have all inquired about them and or commented on the difference they make."

Do you have any other markers demonstrating how TouchPoints™ are working (i.e. improved grades, lower blood pressure, better sleep per Fitbit or health trackers, using less medication, better sports performance, etc.)?

"LESS medication !!!! these have replaced the need for PRN's at least 80% of the time! they allow him to meditate (not often, but never without them) better sleep. longer periods of engagement & focus to learn skills."

Anything else you'd like to share?

" it definitely assists with executive function. better ability to know to check the schedule, follow tasks, remember to gather belongings et. The most incredible thing was by using the Touch points Skylar was able to travel cross country and attend several concerts in 2022, this was huge because after the lockdown here in California, Skylar was scared to go anywhere there were people of such isolation.

I included a picture from the concerts traveling. I have a few more if you'd like. it was incredible that he was able to attend so many different enviornments, without touch points there would be no waY!"

TouchPoints are a general wellness device and not intended to replace medical care. Consult with a medical professional for any questions related to treating a medical condition.