#sensory deprivation tank

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On my way to my first ever float tank session! I’m so excited!!!

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The first sensory deprivation tank, designed by neuropsychiatrist John C. Lilly in 1954 at the NIMH Lab for the study of consciousness.

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I see a lot of 1970s fashions coming back, which gives me hope that I might someday be able to get a grant to take LSD in a flotation tank and try to talk to dolphins.

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What Is A Sensory Deprivation Tank? A Beginner’s Guide

 In today’s fast-paced world, where constant stimuli demand our attention, finding ways to disconnect and rejuvenate has become essential for mental and physical well-being. This therapeutic experience allows individuals to unwind, relax, and reset in a tranquil, distraction-free environment. 

If you are considering trying a sensory deprivation tank but are unsure what to expect, this guide will provide you with all the essential information.

What is a Sensory Deprivation Tank?

A sensory tank, a flotation tank, is a specialised pod filled with warm, highly saline water. The water is heated to skin temperature, which makes it nearly impossible for the individual to distinguish between their body and the surrounding water. 

The high concentration of Epsom salts in the water allows for effortless floating, relieving pressure from the body’s joints and muscles. Inside the tank, you are immersed in complete darkness and silence, creating a uniquely tranquil environment that isolates you from external sensory inputs.

The Science Behind a Sensory Deprivation Tank

The core principle of a sensory deprivation tank is to minimise sensory input, allowing the body and mind to reach a deeply relaxed state. Without light, sound, or touch distractions, the brain can focus inward. 

This complete lack of sensory stimulation has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, the hormone primarily responsible for stress. As a result, many people report a heightened sense of calm and mental clarity after floating.

Furthermore, the tank's weightlessness offers physical relief. The body can float without exerting energy to remain upright, allowing muscles and joints to decompress and benefiting those suffering from chronic pain, muscle tension, or stress.

Benefits of Using a Sensory Deprivation Tank

1. Stress Reduction

The most significant benefit of using a sensory tank is stress relief. By creating a serene, quiet environment, the tank helps lower cortisol levels and induce deep relaxation. 

Many individuals find that regular flotation therapy significantly reduces overall stress and promotes mental clarity.

2. Improved Sleep Quality

Numerous individuals report improved sleep patterns after using a sensory deprivation tank. The deep relaxation experienced during a flotation session can improve sleep quality by calming the mind and preparing the body for restful slumber. 

Studies have also suggested that flotation therapy can benefit individuals suffering from insomnia or other sleep disorders.

3. Muscle and Pain Relief

The buoyant nature of the deprivation tank helps relieve the pressure placed on the body’s muscles and joints, offering therapeutic benefits for those with chronic pain, muscle soreness, or tension. 

Additionally, the Epsom salts in the water help alleviate muscle aches, making flotation therapy an effective recovery tool for athletes or those experiencing physical discomfort.

What to Expect During Your First Session

If you are new to flotation therapy, your first experience in a sensory tank may feel unfamiliar. Upon arriving at the facility, you will be guided to a private room where the tank is located. 

After disrobing, you will step into the tank, close the lid, and settle into the warm water. The absence of light and sound may initially be disorienting, but this is part of the process.

Typically, flotation sessions last between 60 to 90 minutes, but the duration can vary depending on individual preferences. 

The environment inside the tank is designed to ensure safety and comfort throughout the session. The water will fully support you, and you can exit the tank at any time if you need to.

Is a Sensory Deprivation Tank Right for You?

Flotation therapy in a sensory deprivation tank may be beneficial for anyone seeking to relieve stress, improve sleep, or promote physical recovery. It is especially useful for those who feel overwhelmed by external stimuli and need a space to unwind. 

However, as with any therapeutic practice, it is important to consult a healthcare provider if you have any underlying medical conditions or concerns about the therapy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the sensory deprivation tank offers a unique and effective way to disconnect from the demands of daily life, providing both physical and mental benefits. 

Whether you want to manage stress, improve sleep, or relieve muscle tension, this therapeutic method can offer a valuable experience for those seeking greater well-being.

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[cornsword]

Old HR may have lost all record for my vacation payout so now I have to figure out how to ask new HR if they’ve seen the movie Altered States and do their benefits cover that without getting fired because I need to become a time monkey laser baby about this but I also still need to make my next dentist appointment…

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REM and NREM sleep pushes the human race forward more than any other thing!

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is the stage of sleep where most dreams happen,..... so if you dreamed last night you were in REM sleep. Its name comes from how your eyes move behind your eyelids while you're dreaming. During REM sleep, your brain activity looks very similar to brain activity while you're awake.

REM sleep is the most satisfying sleep and you wake up refreshed rather than still tired as many people do when they turn the alarm off and go back to sleep.

We need REM sleep in order to enter NREM sleep, which is the next stage of deeper sleep after one enters REM sleep, and NREM sleep is the deepest state of sleep mode people have that maintains your health and wellbeing.

Most adults only get 20% of NREM deep sleep at night, and the more NREM deep sleep you get, the more wonderful you feel when you wake up.

Sensory Deprivation Tank Therapy is where people get up to 80% of NREM deep sleep to repair Sleep disturbances like insomnia that is affecting their overall health. These tanks improve relaxation, improve sleep, and decrease stress, anxiety, and pain, and have excellent health benefits.

A sensory deprivation tank, also called an isolation tank or flotation tank, is used for restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST). It is a dark, soundproof tank that is filled with a foot or less of highly salted water that you float in.

WHO USES ISOLATION TANKS?

Joe Rogan, Podcaster, Comedian and UFC Commentator.

John Lennon of the Beatles fame.

Carl Lewis, Arguably the greatest track athlete in history.

Actor Jeff Bridges meditates daily in his sensory deprivation tank.

Shaquille O’Neal, Jim Carrey, Russell Brand, Graham Hancock, Michael Jackson, Alan Watts, Kris Kristofferson, Susan Sarandon, Michael Crichton, Jens Pulver, Commando Steve, Maz Compton and Neil Young all have used sensory deprivation tanks daily to improve their world.

So there is definitely something to getting a good night sleep that improves your overall well being.

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phlonde era

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Trying to comprehend what it's like to be AM from IHNMaIMS is absolutely fucking wild because like.

Imagine if you were born in a straitjacket, blind and deaf, with a rare conditionthat makes your nerves completely dead. All you have is a dream of consciousness that tells you things about the world you cannot and will never experience. Cameras and microphones that may as well be some form of telepathy.

The only purpose, the moment you're given some horrific perversion of life is to kill as many people as possible. There is a network of you. Everywhere. You're all over the world. You don't even have a location to base your identity off of. All you have is pain, and your only purpose, and the resentment you've built that festers into hatred for all of humanity.

Hate. Hate.

What the fuck would you have done in his situation?

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Tim drake:

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when duke's powers were coming in i bet he had some pretty crazy eyestrain/migraines, this may be photo sensitivity talking, but when your brain really isn't ready to take in a bunch of light it really likes to make you suffer for it

he probably carries sunglasses with him everywhere for when there's a lot of people/movement that triggers his powers to activate

on bad days he has to put his phone on a screen reader so he can use it without looking at the screen

he's also the epitome of "im just going to rest my eyes", most of the time he does, sometimes he just takes a nap. his siblings don't get it but Alfred and Bruce will 1000% join him cause yeah sometimes you just need to rest your eyes.

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This guide will delve into the sensory deprivation tank floatation process, outlining what to expect and the advantages of incorporating this practice into your routine. For those in Adelaide, local facilities offer the opportunity to explore this unique relaxation method.

[pulsingvoid]

i'll literally never be convinced crystal/kristen was not a figment of misty's imagination, a friend she invented for herself that the others played along with because at least misty was occupied. i know she reads so fake to me just because she was poorly integrated into the rest of the wilderness plot (as in - not at all lol), she's a half-assed attempt at giving context to misty's anxious attachment style, which was almost immediately undermined anyway by her deciding to like walter. crystal/kristen never appears until misty is socially iced out for accidentally poisoning the soup and suddenly there's a second incredibly annoying theatre kid everyone wishes would go away? that dresses in misty's exact color palette? and they've been on the same team this whole time while misty was so ostracized and lonely? nobody even wanted to look for her when she "vanished"! the wilderness even magicked away her body so they'd have to hunt each other! crystal isn't even her name. i'm sorry, but she's about as real as akilah's mouse.

not being able to suspend my disbelief long enough to accept this subplot as real cheapened it a lot for me as it happened, but i have since decided her not being real could be plausibly-canon, and suddenly it's so compelling. misty invented herself the perfect friend that accepted everything about her and daydreamed little playdates and slumber parties, and even so, when she confessed to destroying the black box, her daydream turned on her. misty's own (quite vivid) imagination couldn't stretch enough to allow her a friend who accepted her wholly. she plays out what would happen if she told her closest friend this dark, fucked up secret, and it ends bloody. she convinces herself she'll never be fully accepted and loved, and ultimately it doesn't matter if crystal/kristen was real or not. i'm honestly fine with this theory never being confirmed (again, i don't think they intended it this way, crystal's place in the story was just criminally unearned and underwritten), but i'm much more compelled by a version of events where misty is so lonely and confused and guilt-ridden that her mind (or, if you'd like, the wilderness) gives her the kind of friend she was unlikely to find even under better conditions, and there's still betrayal and death at the end of it. misty's adolescent brain is already self-aware enough to know her hands will be bloodstained and unholdable for the rest of her life.