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I used neuroptimal's neurofeedback device for a single 40 min session on the afternoon of (b)(6) 2019. To date the device, you hook electrodes to your ears and a couple of spots on your scalp. The electrodes are connected to an (b)(6)-like tablet that reads your brain waves and plays music. The music pauses very briefly when the device detects your brain is not performing in an "optimal way. " this is supposed to train your brain to be more efficient and improve concentration etc. Since using the neuroptimal device, i have not slept more than 2 1/2 to 3 hours of sleep every night. The sleep i have gotten has been in broken, non-connected hours. I'll fall asleep for an hour, wake up, stay awake for hours, then fall asleep again for another hour, if that. Last night i was only able to sleep for one hour. I am not able to take naps during the day. Insomnia is not a problem i have ever had before. I've also noticed significant social anxiety since using the device which consists of a pounding heart and a fight/flight response when in a crowd. This is also not a problem i have ever had before. The neuroptimal company website specifically says that there are no side effects from using their machine. Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: D, B5