First neurofeedback session using the Mendi device. The journey begins.
Woke after 4 hours of sleep with moderate and frequent tics — wrist rolling, hand clenching, facial grimacing, jaw clamping. Completed a YGTSS self-assessment and selected three CBT techniques to integrate: deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery.
YGTSS Score
30
Marked severity
The Mendi device evaluates blood oxygen levels in the prefrontal cortex with surprising sensitivity. Key discovery: breathing alone is insufficient for achieving the highest scores. Resilience and consistency matter more than any single technique.
Session Results
- Guest Session: 33% / 27s control
- Session A: 15% / 16s control
- Session B: 33% / 43s control
- Session C: 26% / 43s control
Tic episodes during sessions had no immediately apparent effect on measured brain activity — an interesting early observation worth tracking.
