Re:bls

“The CDs seem to be more calming than the eye movement/light bars, and I think (without research to support the impression) that eye movements are more disruptive to dissociative barriers than are slow audio bls.”

Perhaps generally. Though some audio stimuli have accidentally (PTSD) and intentionally (Sadistic Abuse (SA)) become consistent triggers for some people.

For example, it has been reported that some BLS audio stimuli (metronomic, tones, clicks, alternating, etc.) on apparently “calming” CDs are tenaciously associated with PTSD or SA. Of course, the same may apply to various visual stimuli.

Hopefully, people respect their reactions and know that they are valid whether or not they are what the marketing for CDs or other devices say they are “suppose to be.” Some conditioned responses that are contrary to expectations can be disorienting and distressing if individuals are not alerted to the possible unanticipated dysphoric and/or “multiple” reactions.

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Re:bls, by SPInobe, 03/04/03

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