To all my ND and chronic illness friends:

I seriously debated before buying this. It seemed gimmicky and I generally avoid that. But after looking at the research, I figured I’d at least give it a shot. If it didn’t do anything, I could return it in the 30 day window.

It’s amazing.

I waited a long time before mentioning it. For reasons. I didn’t want to seem like one of those pseudoscience people preying on vulnerable people. There is a long history of snake oil sales in the chronic illness group because when medicine doesn’t have an answer, or a good answer, it’s human nature to go looking elsewhere. Pseudoscience thrives on that and I did not want to contribute to that. I wanted to be abundantly sure that it worked for me, and was not just a placebo effect or wishful thinking.

I’m going to be really clear. It is not a cure for anything I have. It doesn’t end my symptoms. But it mitigates them, it takes the edge off, it allows me to function better. It helps with my physical health, my mental health, and my focus. I seriously cannot say enough good things about it.

It doubles the amount of time I can stand before my heart rate rises from POTS

I fall asleep easier and stay asleep better at night

The Power Nap vibe is seriously impressive: Puts my body into a relaxed state in two minutes, asleep in about five, and wake up without feeling groggy

It allows me to endure uncomfortable or triggering procedures. I have serious dental anxiety to the point that I used to need anxiety meds for fillings. Which meant I needed a driver. I don’t have that option anymore so I had to find another way. This is the way. The calm vibe gets me through dental procedures and also entirely different kinds of stress like uncomfortable conversations or confrontations with people.

Ever been in pain or struggling with nausea but it is not time for your next dose yet? The recover vibe will get me through.

You can wear it on your ankle, wrist, or with the clip. It comes with instructions on how best to align it. You can set the strength of each vibe from 1 to 100 and can choose between three durations. You can set a schedule to run automatically if you want. The sleep lab feature will give you data about your sleep, so you can spot patterns. You notice when it first turns on but your awareness of it will fade within a minute or two (unless you have it set higher than you need it). I promise it fades. I’m super sensitive and it fades. If it doesn’t fade for you, check the band and make sure it is not too tight and check the strength and try turning it down.

I just use the regular vibes that come free with purchase. There are also Smart Vibes that are free for 30 days and then have a $100/year subscription. I don’t know why but the Power Nap vibe is listed with Smart Vibes but is unlocked. I don’t pay for it. See pictures.