genuismonkey,
I've heard of graphoanalysis, but not grapho-therapy. Interesting. I'll definitely check it out.
I'm assuming I'll have trouble getting into a trance b/c of ADD. Saying what you did convinces me that you really do have (or had) it. I began this journey at hypnosis.com, posting on their forum asking about the effectiveness of hypnotherapy for ADD from any forum members with experience treating that disorder. There were several well intended replies, but I could tell most of the posters really didn't understand ADD, and several others disputed that it was a real "disorder". The latter camp said it was mostly a societal issue (ie, otherwise, why is it so prevelantly diagnosed in the US vs the rest of the world, etc), a P/C way of labeling misbehavior (and supported by the Pharmacutical Companies), diet related, and/or it was just a "belief" that I was programmed to act out. THAT lead to some spirited conversation between me and them. I went to graduate school (counseling) long ago when ADD was relatively unknown and was designated Minimal Brain Dysfunction, and I've read a fair amount about the subject over the years. But I'm digressing...
I'm really glad to hear that you had good results with hypnosis. One of the more meaningful remarks I heard from hypnosis.com is that seeing an experienced hypnotherapist (at least initially) would be like taking personalized lessons tailored for me, as opposed to the generalized approach most self hypnosis courses need to follow. I'm likely going to do that, then if I find I can enter a trance without too much trouble, I'll pursue self-hypnosis. Starting my day in a state of ecstasy... hey, that sounds pretty good. But, I'm generally a pessimist. And you know (one of) the old sayings about the difference between an optimist and a psssimist - an optimist thinks things are as good as they can be. A pessimist is afraid he is correct.
Richard,
RATS! I wish I had waited a few days, but I bought the MindSpa - and it does look like the MindExplorer is a better unit and better value. Oh well, maybe I'll "upgrade" later if a/v stim works for me. And, POSSIBLY, the sessions done by Dr. Olmstead are just the right ingredients for an ADDer. (I'm entering a trance here - the MindSpa is absolutely the best a/v stim device for an ADD person. No other device will be as effective. It will cure my ADD. )
Seriously, it might be similar to all the discussion elsewhere on this forum about the effectiveness of Holosync vs homemade binaural beat CDs - some users think Holosync is the best there is and are having great results.
