tACS (Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation) Session Log

Session Type: tACS – DLPFC (F3 & F4) Montage
Intensity and Frequency: 1.5 mA, 10 Hz (Theta); 1.5 mA, 40 Hz (Delta)
Duration: 20 mins Theta + 8 mins Delta

Device: NeuroMyst Pro tDCS & tACS Device Kit

Session Overview

Pre-Session Mood:

• Experiencing anxiety, anger, and stress before the session.

Phase 1: Theta Wave Stimulation (10 Hz)

• Intensity: 1.5 mA for 20 minutes
• Experience: Felt deeply immersed, similar to an intense yoga session.
  • Breathing became heavy and deep without hyperventilation.
  • A vagal nerve stimulation sensation was noticed, with a desire to stretch, relax, and engage in yoga-like movements.
• Adjustments: Session ended with 7 minutes remaining due to the intensity becoming uncomfortable.

Phase 2: Delta Wave Stimulation (40 Hz)

• Initial Intensity: 1.5 mA
• Response: Session resumed with delta waves but led to noticeable flickering sensations with lights, which felt overwhelming.
  • Reduced intensity to 0.5 mA, which lessened but did not eliminate the flickering effect.
  • Experienced a strong urge to engage in “productive” activities and began writing.
• Session Ended Early: Stopped delta wave stimulation with 4 minutes remaining due to discomfort.

Session Notes and Recommendations

• Overall Outcome: Generally more relaxed and calm but found the theta waves too intense around the 7-minute mark. Delta waves also felt potent and uncomfortable at higher intensities but led to a clear increase in focus, motivation, and direction.
• Adjustments for Next Session: reducing theta session to 1 mA for a 15-minute session to enhance comfort. Reduce gamma session to 0.5mA.

Discussion

Discussion notes will be updated soon.

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