Aggressive tics throughout the day — jaw, face, shoulders, hands. Triggered by frustrating news and phone calls. The real world doesn't pause for neurofeedback experiments.
YGTSS Score
29
Key insight today: caught myself holding my breath during hyperfocus moments. When I consciously switched to controlled breathing, a noticeable calming effect followed. The body wants to help — you just have to let it.
Completed ACT exercises and three CBT techniques: diaphragmatic breathing, body scan, and self-compassion meditation.
The question that lingers: Am I seeing genuine improvement, or am I just rewiring the PFC blindly and hoping for the best? The honest answer is — I don't know yet. That's why we document everything.
