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FEAR OF THE DARK

Being afraid of the dark can be a natural part of child development as they learn to distinguish between what is real and imaginary. Because of this, bedtime can activate their fight-or-flight or stress response despite there being no real threat or danger. This can lead to bedtime avoidance, trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and staying in bed throughout the night. Use BLAST® to curb the fear of the dark so your little one can rest easy.

How blast® works for FEAR OF THE DARK

BLAST® INTERVENES

TouchPoint Solution’s wearable devices are embedded with patented BLAST® (bi-lateral alternating stimulation tactile) technology. BLAST® is scientifically proven to alter the body’s “fight or flight” response caused by stress. The wearables emit alternating vibrations that disengage your standard stress response (sympathetic nervous system), and shift you into the calm, logical side of your brain (parasympathetic nervous system).

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CHANGE OCCURS

When using BLAST® consistently to manage fear of the dark, overtime you may not need them in certain situations as they become less stressful because of BLAST®. One of the ways BLAST® works is by creating new neural pathways that help modify the memories that trigger our stress response. With continued use of BLAST®, these new neural pathways can build overtime, progressively reducing the release of stress related hormones related to fear.

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MEASURABLE IMPACT

A Scientific Advisory Board study found that when BLAST® is used before going to bed, they both helped the subject fall asleep within 15 minutes and wake up 80% less in the middle of the night.

BLAST® helps your body manage the stress, one of the main reasons for sleep disruption, helping your body to relax for more restful sleep. View study.

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How to use BLAST® for FEAR OF THE DARK

TouchPoint
Thodian

Before you start:

Learn the basics behind operating your TouchPoints. Understand how to operate your TouchPoints, the different modes, and more with our online user guide.

Read the User Guide

When to use BLAST®:

On-the-Spot: If woken up in the middle of the night, use immediately.

Preventative: Begin process every night 15-30 minutes before bedtime, while brushing teeth or reading a story.

How to use BLAST®:

Mode: Use the Slow/Blue mode.

Where: Place TouchPoints in zippered sweatbands around ankles or wrists.

Timing: Use until your child no longer feels fear and can go to sleep. If they fall asleep with TouchPoints on, that’s okay! There’s no too-long with TouchPoints.

Before you start:

Learn the basics behind operating your Thodian. Download the app, learn how to pair your Thodian Tokens and more with our online user guide.

Read the User Guide

When to use BLAST®:

On-the-Spot: If woken up in the middle of the night, use immediately, or when the app notifies you of a stress event.

Preventative: Use right before bedtime

How to use BLAST®:

Session: Confident mode

Recommended Placement: Clip to pant waist, belt, or pockets.

USER SPOTLIGHT

See what our customers are saying about BLAST® & fear of the dark

LISA S.

she sleeps through the night as opposed to waking several times

"My child struggles with sensory issues, ADHD, and anxiety. She has been using Touchpoints for about three months now, and I have seen a definite decrease in anxiety and an improvement in sleep. On nights when she uses the Touchpoints for 15 minutes before bed, she sleeps through the night as opposed to waking several times. She likes to wear them on her ankles. She likes that she is in control of when to use them. I have also used them and found them helpful in dealing with stress and anxiety. I'd definitely recommend trying them as a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical tool for overall well-being, improved sleep, and a relief from anxiety. They have been very beneficial for us.