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OBSESSING (ADULTS)
When adults experience stress, their brains can get stuck in afight-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.
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).
Change Occurs
When using BLAST® consistently to manage aggressive 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 cause aggressive behavior.
Measurable Impact
Excess levels of cortisol may be released as your body’s response to stress that may result in agitation and irritability. A triple blind placebo-controlled trial with athletes showed TouchPoints™ stabilized cortisol levels during stressful events and reduced the level of stress. (Leal-Junior, E. C., Casalechi, H. L., Machado, C. dos, Serin, A., Hageman, N. S., & Johnson, D. S., 2019) View our full Stress Study.
"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).
Skyler Levi, age 24
Uses patented BLAST technology
Uses patented BLAST technology
Uses bi-lateral alternating stimulating touch to help interrupt the stress response
Uses bi-lateral alternating stimulating touch to help interrupt the stress response
Simple, manual, on-demand
Advanced, app-guided, and personalized
No app required
iOS or Android app required for setup and to start sessions
Three selectable speed settings
Six guided modes: Sleep, Focus, Composed, Confident, Rational, and Calm
None
Custom modes for a more personalized experience
None
Optional Apple Watch and/or Garmin integration for biometric stress awareness
Simple, easy, fast everyday use
Easy to use, with more guided features and personalization
People who want simple, app-free support; families; clinicians using it in practice
People who want a more personalized, customizable product experience with guided sessions and optional biometric awareness
Pair of TouchPoints and clips, charging cable, free setup consultation
Pair of Tokens and clips, charging cable, free setup consultation
$219.99–$229.99
$279.99 + optional premium app subscription
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.
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.
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.
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