Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Hi! I would like to hear your point of view on idiopathic hypersomnia diagnosis, treatment, and current research. It is a difficult diagnosis to have as a patient. From a clinical standpoint, they just want to prescribe everyone sodium oxybate, which I have a hard time getting on board with. Sleep disorders are extremely hard to navigate, even as a nurse practitioner! Another good note would be how patients can get involved in research/clinical trials! Thanks!
How much control does a person have to be able to train his startle response?
How would I train myself to respond a certain way when startled, mainly the response where the arms move to a protective position to cover the head? How can I train myself to respond more quickly to a stimulus when I get startled? How can I train myself to startle to certain stimuli that I or anyone normally don't startle to, and also train myself to respond a certain way to that stimulus? (I'm hoping to gain more information in addition to Coach Tony Blauer's SPEAR System training. I do already know about him as a resource.)
How to use cyclic hyperventilation for different results
How would I use cyclic hyperventilation for stress inoculation and how would I use it to make myself alert when I’m feeling unmotivated or lazy? Can I get more information about how to use cyclic hyperventilation for stress inoculation and any information for stress inoculation whatsoever?
Catecholamines and COMT gene
Hi Andrew, Could you please do an AMA on catecholamines and how they are processed and catabolized? I have been diagnosed with a genetic mutation of the COMT gene and, although I'm in the wellness field, this needs to be broken down for me to best understand how to support my cognition and health through this. Thanks so much :)