Reduce Your Stress by 70%!? My Verdict on Touchpoints Calm for Anxiety and Cortisol Reduction
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ค. 2021
- Check out my review of the Touchpoint Sleep / Touchpoints Calm Wearable. Use them to reduce your stress, reduce anxiety, and improve your sleep. thetouchpointsolution.com/ use code HRVHACKERS for a 12% discount off your purchase.
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Check out thetouchpointsolution.com/ and use code HRVHACKERS for a 12% discount off your purchase.
I recommend getting the "Sleep" version of Touchpoints because it comes with a 30 minute auto shutoff timer unlike the Calm version.
If you wake at 2 AM you have high nighttime cortisol and need Seriphos and/or lactium to lower it
Curious - what were the data improvements of your Sleep & HRV? Like X increased by Y% when I used Touchpoint for 3 days...
Yeah pretty much like I mentioned in the video not recommended if you are just in it for HRV increases. Recommended if you are going through strong periods of stress, anxiety, panic attacks in your life
I bought it with your code a couple weeks ago. I agree they do help! I have extremely bad panic attacks. Actually I’m using it right now and thought I’d come back to your video to thank you and also get my mind distracted because I’m bouncing off the wall.
I use this and the Apollo neuro. Apollo neuro doesn’t really work for extreme panic but it does work for conditioning my body.
I'm so glad to hear that. Heartwarming messages like this motivate me to keep making vids, even with CFS!
Hi , I tend to have a lot of something that is described as '' anxious energy " ( it's this overwhelming to move and usually not in a productive way ). Would this be something that can help me with this ?
I would probably suggest you try Apollo neuro first because There are a variety of different relaxation modes you can play with, check out: th-cam.com/video/heR7d5Nzw2s/w-d-xo.html
And Lief as well, so That you can learn how to calm yourself via biofeedback using your own breath th-cam.com/video/x5ZIZZvZe8g/w-d-xo.html
I have really bad, paralyzing panic attacks. I doubt the Apollo neuro would do something for me, but the touchpoints might! Thank you for sharing :D
I use them 10min in the morning and 10 in the evening on the lightest vibration and it helps me very good. I am feeling less stressed and anxious. I like to wear them on the inside of my wrist, it makes the feeling intenser.
So glad to hear that it's one of my favorite devices
I've had apollo neuro for over a year and it sorta helps, but does NOTHING when I'm super anxious or having a near panic attack. (Yes, I do other things, like meditation, take GABA, etc.) So, I'm definitely going to try the Touchpoints. And maybe still use Apollo just in the background. Helpful review. Thanks.
Yeah I think toichpoints EMDR therapy is super helpful for higher levels of anxiety / panic. Best of luck ❤
have you tried cbd
I have sorta similar experience with apollo, the social program didn't work that much for me, unwind works but subtly. It does not provide any excitement or a relief. I would say it can either get you focused or slowed down
Can you wear these and Apollo at the same time ?
I like that the sleep version comes with auto shutoff but is that on all the modes? ( Sleep, Calm, Anger) or is the timer only for the sleep mode? Also can you turn the timer off and on?
In the sleep version the timer is automatic for 30 mins. I don't think the other versions have timers
Does the sleep one have all those modes?
Isn't it making you more alert when you use it in the middle of the night?
When you are using Vagus Nerve Stimulation, does it helt increase Resilience over time?
Yes that's the idea
Thank you for this review. Have you heard of this device being good for autistic people who suffer with meltdowns?
You're welcome Bella. I believe they can help yes thetouchpointsolution.com/pages/autism
Seen multiple reviews, and emails from them that show amazing results!
Can we use Touchpoints with Apollo Neuro at the sam time? I have Apollo and considering to buy Touchpoints as Apollo does not significantly help to my sleep and stress, been using it for 2 weeks
I believe you can. I personally fombine different modalities like breathwork and neditation and Apollo. You probably need to wear Apollo for more than 2 weeks to see results. Check out this video for tips th-cam.com/video/heR7d5Nzw2s/w-d-xo.html
It's better to check with the staffs from both sides and include them in the conversation. The might cancel each other out. Please share what they say here :D
Sure, tell them to come by my channel and comment! 😄
Did you combine the lief and the touch points.
Personally I used them for different purposes so I didn't combine them
Can you please share how long you were holding them per session? Also what if anything have you found to deal with those 2:00 a.m. wake up sessions? Having the same. Sometimes between 2:00 and 6:00. Can't go back to sleep. Heart pounding in chest. Any help would be great thanks.
Hi, I generally just put on the sweatbands and keep them on my wrist facing down. When I wake up in the middle of the night I keep them off my wrists and just hold them with my fingers to keep the vibration sensation really gentle
In terms of other things to investigate: Magnesium Bisglycinate, Glycine, and resonant breathing. Hope this helps!
@@HRVHackers I used my tappers last night that vibrate alternately similar to the device you have. I am an EMDR therapist and already have that technology. It seemed to help. I also went to bed earlier, removed caffeine, and drank some Valerian tea and took my magnesium.
I've gotten a good amount of help from EMDR therapy 🙏 which magnesium are you using and what dose? Have you looked into "sleep hygiene"?
@@HRVHackers Right now I am using magnesium citrate that is in combination with watercress leaf dandelion root alfalfa leaf and parsley leaf. It is the solaray brand. Yes I actually teach my clients about sleep hygiene. I'm going to attach a post I just made here in Reddit about sleep maintenance problems.
Is it better than simply listening to bilaterial stimulation music? Tapping doesn’t help me sleep
How does it compare to the apollo neuro?
Apollo has more modes and raises HRV. This is mainly used to get you out of strong anxiety/ panic attacks
Do you prefer this to the Apollo wearable?
I used touchpoints more during extreme panic attacks. Once those got under control I mostly use Apollo
Do tou have to have them on always or can u put them on when u need ir?
I used them as needed. I used Lief the rest of the time
any recommendations where to buyit and does they give a free trial?
thetouchpointsolution.com/ use code HRVHACKERS for a 12% discount off your purchase. I Believe they offer a 30 day money back guarantee and you can double check the website to be sure
Could you compare it with the apollo and the sensate. Is it possibel to put it on the chest like the sensate/apollo to have a relaxing effect?
It's very basic compared to Apollo or sensate in terms of functionality
@@HRVHackersso if one would have apollo . Then this is unnecessary?
The only thing Apollo didn't help me with that Touchpoints did was panic attacks. So if you aren't having those you should be good
Yes, you can put these on your chest like Sensate and for me, it does have a calming effect. At first, I just put them on my chest in the wrist bands and held them there with my hands. I liked that so I looked for a way to hold them there without using m y hands. I tried a bunch of things to hang them around my neck or pin them to my clothing. In the end, the thing that worked best was putting a 4" wide Ace bandage snugly around my upper chest and slipping them in front of my breast bone. That made it so that the vibration was snugly against my chest and was transmitted into my body at an effective level. I also like the pressure of the Ace bandage. The whole set up feels like a vibrating hug. Very soothing.
@@carpedekem thanks for sharing!
Curious as to what you are recovering from. I had shingles, then a mold exposure and I have symptoms that sound exactly like long haul covid.
I never got a confirmed diagnosis, but covid, mono, and maybe mold are all culprits. At this point I'm just focusing on recovering from the long hauler dysautonomia. How's your recovery?
@@HRVHackers do you have POTS or shortness of breath? I have those after a super stressful series of events that culminated with lots of health issues. I see it's all nervous system related.
Thanks for asking. Not POTS, but its close cousin of Orthostatic Hypotension. And yes I developed breathing issues that I have to use a steroid inhaler for. Buteynko method breathing seems to be helping though and I am Experimenting with lowering the dose of the inhaler
@@HRVHackers I have OH as well... with the standing tachycardia. If you don't mind me asking, did you have lots of stress or anxiety before you got ill?... I mean in the year leading up to your illness.
Coherent breathing seems to help me the most... buteyko was good also.
Yeah I had a pretty good amount of stress. I wish I had a Lief to monitor my HRV before I got sick, I would have been able to monitor and deal with my daily stress better. Have you tried the Lief yet to see if it matches your symptoms? Also I do lots of Redmond Salt throughout the day and stomach Vacuuming exercises to prevent BP from dropping too low.
I have anxiety 24/7 and have high anxiety attacks for no reason. I had a very violent childhood and am hoping this helps as I am on the maximum dose of Ramipril
Sorry to hear that. Yes I also hope Touchpoints helps you. Check out Lief as well for biofeedback exercises to further help with anxiety. Have you tried some of the free exercises I posted like purring your face in cold water? Those help me a lot
First off. You. Rule. Thank you for your videos and wisdom. I know everyone’s different but if you had to pick one. For extreme anxiety, would you recommend either the Touch Point or the Pulsetto? TIA
I found proprananol was the best to calm me and reduce panic effects. I hope touch points help if you try it.
In order to monitor your HRV passively, are you limited to sleep (if I don't want to wear a chest strap)? I am doing HeartMath which is helpful but I'd like something passive so I can see how it changes over time. Is there a device you can recommend that's less expensive than the Oura Ring?
I believe I answered this in a different comment of yours, but lmk if you have further questions
@@HRVHackers oh sorry! I thought I already asked this but couldn’t find the comment. Thank you!
How would you say it compares to Apollo Neuro?
They had very different uses for me. Apollo helps with general HRV increasing and mild stress and anxiety. Apollo has a lot more customization options as well. Touchpoints helped when I had crazy high anxiety and panic attacks. Touchpoints also helps me with sleep more than Apollo does
@@HRVHackers Thank you for such an informative comment!
Asked cause I was really struggling with falling asleep fast enough (takes me an hour at minimum, usually more like 2. Dolphin chronotype + some neurodiversion, where the 'basics' haven't really helped... maybe I'm a zombie, but just haven't quite come to terms with it yet.
Looked into/'researched' what I could find, that could significantly improve this, i.e.: OOLER, Hapbee, Apollo Neuro, grounding mats/sheets, red light therapy, Sensate, Neuvana Xen, Cove... think that's about all of them, that have to do with improving sleep (relatively speaking).
Currently, already using a weighed blanket, blue light blockers, a night guard and an illumy sleep mask. Where I then listen to guided meditation in bed... still doesn't really zonk me out, just makes me feel a bit calmer, but doesn't help with falling asleep faster it seems 😞
Anyway, I've generally found that Apollo is heralded to be more or less the best wearable of them all (in regards to various reviewers, etc.). 'Katie Type A' in her Apollo review for example, said that TouchPoints hasn't quite worked for her, but Apollo very much did (in terms of falling asleep faster, etc.)
So... yeah, was actually pretty close to buying Apollo now, but this comment has thrown me for a loop! Looking at 'TOUCHPOINTS FOR SLEEP', as you've recommender in your other comment there... tough call.
@@davestafford4905 it sounds like you are heading in the right direction. I would suggest just trying both and returning the one that helps least. BTW have you tried supplements for sleep? Dr Breus has some good things to look into www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-newzzz/201902/4-sleep-benefits-glycine%3famp
@@HRVHackers Think my last comment might have been gotten by the spam filter, due to it containing a link 😞
Yeah TH-cam is terrible at this! Even legitimate comments without links get deleted seemingly randomly. More people need to complain to their customer support
I was gonna order it, but.. it stresses me out thinking about it.
Mmmm ok 🤔
I feel like your mouth is not in sync with your mouth.
Possibly, it was one of my first videos.