Initial take on Procyon--what's helping so far...

Greetings forum,

I've been busy with school now but am taking time to learn the various programs that the Procyon has to offer.

When I first got the unit, I tried mainly the night-based programs and the tranquility programs. I loved the peaceful feeling that I got--especially when I coupled it with nice music. In an over zealous sort of way, I went to bed the first night with a long night program, but found myself strangely unable to complete the session because I ended up in a zone where I was between dreaming and waking and the changes in the sequence started to yank me around. I have since gotten used to the effects.

When the slower washes of color would come--in particular the red/yellows that seemed to mimic the color temperature of being outdoors on a bright but cool day with my eyes closed--I felt a sense of great expanse, like I was a part of a large universe, and my mind's eye could see from end to end yet I achieved the feeling that the universe was huge.

This state is likely the favorite of mine. With my ADHD, I get a lot of distractions and stimuli and, coupled with the inner dialogs that are frequently happening at the same time, I get a real sense of peace, space, and safety.

Normally, I would tend to be anxious when I encounter large expanses--especially if I was alone--but I felt not only connected to the world, but also had a great sense of calmness and a majority of my anxiety fell away. Maybe some of my anxiety comes from all of the external stimuli.

The "energizing" programs don't seem to have a profound effect on my energy level, but I've noticed that I've been very calm and level headed when I've been dealt with daily curveballs/fires here at the university.

I am looking forward to learning the various programs. I'd like to try some ganzfeld color effects without the flickering but am having a hard time getting the colors right, with consideration of the eyelid filter. I'd love to see some deep purples.

One of my therapies involved EMDR use, and a "safe place/protector" visualization that I used was picturing myself being enveloped in a "loving rainbow." If I feel particularly vulnerable and anxious, I would picture that as a nuturing environment. So, when the Procyon comes along and is able to provide some of the effects in a real and tangible way, its uses are more than entertainment (although the entertainment value is there).

So far, that's the best way I can describe how the Procyon is helping. As I learn more and create additional programs, I hope to gain more insights into what colors/textures/visualizations, etc., prompt the desired responses for my "system."

Thanks again, MindPlace :)

--Scott