Reviews - DEPRESSION

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Sarah-Jayne G.  United Kingdom

Jun 20, 2024

"Feeling More in Control"

I was excited to recieve my amofit S and began wearing it straight away. My first observation was that I slept through the night, without any of my usual anxiety interuptions. I now wear it all day, every day, as a pendant and charge overnight. I definitely feel calmer and more in control of my depression and anxiety. It's not a cure, as I still need to take my anti-depressants, but it is a fantastic support device and absolutely has made a difference to me. I would highly recommend.

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Tobias H. Germany

March 28, 2024

"Me/cfs, Post Covid"

I suffered a lot from anxiety and depression due to my cfs and my overreacting autonomous nervous system. From the first minute I was wearing the Amofit, these symptoms were totally gone. I'm using it since four months now and this incredible little thing is helping me so much.

Also I want to mention that the customer service is really great!

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Allan Patrick  Canada

January 27, 2023

"I am doing better than I have in almost 20 years that I have been fighting depression."

I have suffered from depression for almost 20 years, and have been described by my therapist as a "treatment-resistant" depression. I have been tried on over a dozen medications but have never had a lasting remission in my symptoms of anxiety and depression. I am particularly anxious approaching tennis or golf; dry mouth, sweats and severe anxiety. I have had long periods of hopelessness. Along with my several antidepressant medications I have relied on a benzodioazepine, Clonazepam, for acute episodes. There is a strong visceral component to my acute depressive episodes, a heaviness in my chest that signals another episode.

I naturally was interested in the Amofit S campaign and immediately backed the project. I received my Amofit S device last fall, and IMMEDIATELY felt the benefits. I found my general level of depression lowered, and turning it on at the beginning of an acute episode cancelled it within 10 minutes. I was very excited! I use it 2-3 times a day and will turn it on an hour before tennis and the anxiety is virtually neutralized. Any mild remaining anxiety fades away soon after taking to the court. My game has improved and I am finally able to have FUN, which is what it is all about. I am still experimenting with the two modes, Calm and Focus. Any updated information on experience with the Focus mode would be appreciated.

The most significant improvement in my Amofit S experience is I have COMPLETELY eliminated the need for the Clonazepam for acute anxiety episodes. I was taking one 4-5 days a week, and I have not taken a SINGLE Clonazepam since I received my Amofit S! It is HUGE that the Amofit S has calmed my acute episodes to this extent. I am currently in the worst typical season for my depression, and am doing better than I have in the nearly 20 years I have been fighting this disease. I am very grateful.

I wish to congratulate the developers of this amazing device and thank you so much for helping me deal with this chronic debilitating disease. You have given me hope, which I thought had been lost. I feel my life is beginning again. I am more "present" and had the best Christmas in memory. That meant the world to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you again.

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ML  United States

September 29, 2022

"It has helped make him calmer and less violent and less prone to his OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder)."

Our adult son with autism has been going through a psychotic break related to his Lexapro withdrawal. Desperately trying to support him with non invasive therapeutics and 1-2 sessions in he reports this has helped make him calmer and less violent and less prone to his OCD, which has been out of control since the Lexapro.

You can actually see how externally “low functioning” he looks from this CNN show (Dr. Sanjay Gupta) from December. Although his slow slog out of violent psychosis won’t be linear, he’s been calm enough occasionally to communicate (this is also new, but occurred before the Amofit S — that’s how he ended up on the Lexapro, he stated he wanted to try it despite my clinical reservations.
https://app.frame.io/presentations/0363400c-4954-419f-904b-49af9ae38c80

When he’s violent it’s hard to get near him, and he’s broken the necklace, but the format is so easy and non invasive (unlike, say, neurofeedback, which we have also been doing) and I suspect once he finally gets through this, he’ll be better than ever, thanks to, among other things, the Amofit S. He thanked us for “not throwing him in a home as most parents probably would have.” That said, we have to gear up in all our martial arts gear to get close to him. But I shudder to think what a waste of human potential if we’d just given up and turned him over to an institution (and opening him up for more pharmaceuticals), as has been suggested multiple times.

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Lana A  United States

September 27, 2022

"As soon as I put it on, I immediately felt relief from anxiety."

I got my first Amofit just over 2 months ago. As soon as I put it on I immediately felt relief from anxiety. I have been wearing it daily since. In fact I am wearing it now :). Often I do more than 2 sessions a day, it just make my day so much calmer and thus, more productive. My partner tried Amofit and also fell in love with it, so I got the second band for him and he has been wearing it. It is really magical and I am so grateful to come across this device here on Indiegogo. I do not understand how it works, but it does work and that is plenty for me. If you need help relieving anxiety non-medically, run do not want to get and try Amofit. You can thank me later.

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David G   United States

September 27, 2022

"She now calls it a miracle device."

I have purchased a total of 4 Amofit S. One was for a friend who suffers from high anxiety. She now calls it a miracle device. My experience with less severe anxiety was "amazing". I first ordered 2, one for each of us, to get the discount and save on shipping. It's the same shipping charge no matter which perk you select. At one point, I thought I had lost mine, so I ordered another 2, so I would never be without one. Happily, I found my original, so now I have backups for both of us. "Would you buy it again" is always the best question to ask to see if a customer is delighted with a product. I answered that question as an emphatic yes with cash, not just a few kind words.

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R B  United Kingdom

August 5, 2022

"It has helped me and my daughter with anxiety and ADHD."

This has been life changing for me and my daughter. We both suffer from anxiety and ADHD. My daughter especially who may have Autism / ASD.

She struggles with her emotions and concentration so we were desperate to try anything. On the first day, we noticed an almost instance “chilled” out version of her with no screaming or stress. Then in the evening for her homework (reading), we put the blue setting on and it was like a totally different child. She read beautifully and I don’t mind saying it brought a tear to my eye.

For me I find I’m a lot more focused and less distracted by things as I try to work. Also I find interactions easier.

I’m not saying this is a complete magic bullet, but it’s a definitely a game changer and I can’t praise.

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Mohammed Y  United Arab Emirates

July 27, 2022

"I think this device can be a game changer for people suffering from anxiety."

I am not usually someone who writes reviews but after trying Amofit S I felt compelled to as I want people having anxiety to try it as it might be the device which breaks the vicious cycle of recurring anxiety which was the case for me. I think this device maybe a gamechanger for people suffering from anxiety. 5 years back I started having anxiety due to many factors, which I don't want to get into detail about. After that stressful event, the anxiety didn’t stop and I used to have massive anxiety for no specific reason throughout the day. Increase in heart rate, palpitation, throbbing head, can’t concentrate on work. My heart was beating an average of 90 bpm whenever i checked. I was worried for my health and did basically everything a man can possibly do to reduce it. I tried medicines (Concor, Xanax, clonazepam, gabapentin, Phenibut, ashwagandha), GABAergic products, supplements and even regular exercise. (by the way the list of medicine that I have tried is massive)

Nothing seemed to reduce it significantly, and one day when I was browsing notebookcheck.net I saw an article about Amofit S and I went ahead and joined the campaign as I am always on the lookout for anything, which can alleviate my state. When I received it I was not very confident that it could help me.  I started wearing it regularly for minimum 3 hours a day. After almost 48 days wearing it regularly. Do I feel cured?

From being doubtful in the first 2 weeks if the device has any effect to actually coming to the realization that things have changed is a process of discovery. So what changed for me?
I am calmer, my heart rate average is down generally at 68 to 70, I rarely get throbbing head anymore (as if my head or my heart is going to burst), and thoughts which promote anxiety seem less. The choking feeling in my throat and chest rarely show up and I feel my sleep is better and restful. There is something which has happened as if that state of anxiety has been pushed back. As if the boiling pot which was my head has become lukewarm. Palpitation has become very less frequent to further add.

I think this device might be game changing for people with anxiety and I recommend whole heartedly to anyone who suffers this quietly. Please try it, it may and I believe it will help you. There may be patience needed with the device, so give it time if you feel it’s not helping. I still feel the long-term effects and side effects, if any, should be researched. But in the 48 days I have used the change in quality of life has been massive. If it could help me who was completely consumed in anxiety for so long, then so it should help you.

Love you all fighters out there. The state you are in is not irredeemable. Amofit, I feel it has changed things for the better for me, it is pushing me towards a better state of mind where life is less stressful and more like how normal human beings without anxiety go about their lives. Good bye!

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Jeremy Vallis  Australia

July 25, 2022

"It has helped with my severe anxiety."

I have had only positive outcomes while using amofit S device.

I have had severe anxiety and turn the green light on and it has helped calm myself. On most occasions it feels a great deal as I feel my body calm down. The nurses have also commented that they have seen positive changes from wearing the device on my head giving me laser concentration. While having the light on blue I have been able to read a whole book and I have not been able to do that for many years. Having people around me noticing that I'm calmer and more focused has been great. So this has been a huge success and I thank you for giving me hope. I will continue to use the device daily and hopefully I will read many more books and take less medication for my anxiety.

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Fredrik Karlsson  Sweden

July 25, 2022

"I fall asleep faster now, and I’m more calm during the day. I also don’t get as stressed or anxious about things as I usually am."

I have been suffering from anxiety for a many years. At the time that I heard about Amofit S I had a lot of pressure form both work and in my private life and I had been suffering from insomnia for weeks. Needless to say Amofit S was long awaited when it arrived which for the reviews sake I have to mention was close to my semester. I started using the device for about 2 sessions a day without any adverse effects. I’ve been sleeping way better and several nights I haven’t woken up at night except when I needed to go to the bathroom. I have also noticed that I have more lucid dreams which I really love, so from my experience I’d recommend the Amofit S to people trying to induce lucid dreams or people who want to dream more in general. I also fall asleep faster now. Another thing I noticed is that I’m more calm during the day, I don’t get as stressed up or anxious about things as I usually am. I had my doubt about this device and thought it was a bit pricey, but the company offers a money back guarantee so I gave it a chance and I’m glad I did. I know several people who would benefit from the device, but it’s kind of hard to get them to pay the price for it and I don’t really want to let them borrow mine because I can’t be without it. I put it on first thing in the morning before work and when I come home after work. I don’t sleep with it though. Accidental switching of modes has only happened to me once or twice.

I’ve not used focus much because you shouldn’t use the two modes too tightly after one another and I want to max out my calm. But it would have been interesting to try it while gaming or perhaps strength training, I do have it activated while writing this review though and it’s going smoothly even though I’ve worked physically for 9 hours at the time of writing. Come to think of it, I think I’ll try the focus mode for about an hour before my strength training sessions and then do calm mode after. I can definitely recommend you to try the Amofit S if you are looking to improve your sleep and if you need want to face the worries and to-dos of the day with more calm. Honestly, who wouldn’t need a device like the Amofit S in the stressful society today?

Things to improve:

1. The clip is a bit stiff and hard to fit on a t-shirt collar.
2. On the dark gray version which I bought, the logo that you touch to turn it on is a but hard to see in low lighting, it would have been black instead of dark gray and there should be some kind of sign for mode switching too because I always forget which side to hold down.
3. Auto shut down after charging is complete, sometimes I forget it in the charger the whole night and the light is still green in the morning, it would be better if it turned off after charging was complete.

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Bron AU   Australia

May 26, 2022

"It already paid for itself in the first 24 hours of use."

"TRANSFORMATIVE"
I have Bipolar (and the cognitive impairment it caused) & Anxiety Disorders, all of which greatly & negatively impact on my life. I'm on optimal treatment and there is nothing more that can be done for me, medically. An Indiegogo email arrived and, most fortunately, I read it!

Amofit S immediately piqued my interest. I wrote to the production team with some questions re its safety with mental illness. They replied almost instantly, sending useful links. (NB: I never saw it as a substitute for my treatment; only as a potential adjunct.)

I told my psychiatrist I'd backed this and he was very interested, also to see the links. My psychotherapist, likewise. Neither had any issue with me trying it. After all, it's not a drug and works by optimising 2 helpful, natural body systems. As I am unable to work and on Disability Pension, this was a huge outlay for me. But I thought "JUST TRY IT. You'll never know if you don't". I was not very invested - whatever improvement, however small, I'd be happy. E.g., even a ~10% improvement would be very worth it to me.

If I'm particularly stressed, I am allowed to top up my meds with valium. It works very well. I love it, but have to use it as little as possible.

The day I started using Amofit S, I'd been significantly anxious & agitated, so had had one dose of valium. Hours later it was wearing off & I was clock-watching as to when I could have another dose. Then it occurred to me: "try Amofit S first". I honestly had NO preconceived idea of what to expect - how I might feel nor how long it would take "to work". So I put it on & basically forgot about it. By around the 1 hour mark I was stunned to suddenly notice "I feel exactly like when I've had valium".

And that wasn't all. The following morning, immediately upon opening my eyes, I was struck by how profoundly peaceful I felt, plus my first thought was "I feel normal". I can't remember when I last felt anything resembling these. It had just paid for itself in spades.

My psychotherapist said that my face looked different (in a good way) and the lines on my brow were noticeably less. I told my psychiatrist what she had said and he nodded.

I keep a daily chart of my mood & energy for my psychiatrist. Having bipolar disorder, it's typically some degree of up & down fluctuations. Since starting Amofit S, the "mood line" has virtually flat-lined at "neutral". There's also been a most worthwhile improvement in energy and productivity, and frequency thereof. 

For weeks ALL this has very reliably continued. Needless to say, I am THRILLED. I can envisage myself using this - and any future versions - for life. As far as I'm concerned it already paid for itself in the first 24 hours of use. Worth its weight in gold. * If it were lost, stolen or broken, I would immediately order another.

Amofit S has TRANSFORMED my life for the better. THANK YOU! I'm SO grateful.

KG

Katrina Graham  United Kingdom

May 24, 2022

"It has helped with my General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) symptoms."

I never expected my experience to be so good! I would say it has been life-changing for me. I have been suffering with GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) for 3 years and have been prescribed many drugs which help a little but not a lot. Along with the anxiety I have an internal pulsation at the base of my spine with a general vibration spreading through me and extreme inappropriate nervousness. I noticed improvement generally within a few days of wearing my Amofit on the calm green setting for one or two full sessions a day. I feel so much calmer and my acute nervousness has diminished enormously. Now after a month on, I feel almost normal and can't thank the team at Amofit enough. My vibrations are much improved too and I sleep better which is a bonus.

I look forward to using my Amofit daily and will tailor my sessions according to need. I can feel myself actually becoming calmer as the green session progresses. It's brilliant. Thank you so much!

I might add that I have also been very impressed with the efficiency, speed, and aftercare supplied by your company and the discussions on the forum are so interesting and helpful. Once again, thanks so much! Who would ever have thought that this little device could be so effective? I'm so glad I found you and decided to try it!

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Chris McArthur  United Kingdom

May 24, 2022

"It improved my anxiety and sleep."

I had my Amofit S for over a month now, and its really surprised me, my anxiety has improved, falling asleep has been easier and the amount of deep sleep I’m getting has increased. very happy i took a chance and backed this project, many thanks.

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Chloe  Ireland

May 16, 2022

"I have definitely noticed positive changes regarding depression and anxiety, and my sleep patterns have also been improved."

I have been using the device for 4 weeks now and completed 68 sessions. I have definitely noticed some positive changes regarding depression and anxiety and also my sleep patterns have been improved. Although there is a slight change in my treatment resistant depression but there IS a change and this is a brilliant news as there were not any improvement before.

Also I would like to ask a question please : after using the device for 2 weeks I noticed that one of the vein on my left side of my neck started to be swollen and pulsating. As far as I know the vagus nerve is between the carotid artery and jugular vein. Can it be happened because of the stimulation? I did not feel any pain , just the pulsating thing and the swelling. What I think that the vagus nerve started to be activated just after the second week of usage and that was the first sign that the device works?

P.S: I forgot to mention at the end of my letter that this swelling started to diminish gradually and almost disappeared. It lasted for about a week and started to disappear afterwards.

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R Pittspitzy  United States

May 10, 2022

"It has done wonders for my anxiety, and my blood pressure has also lowered."

The device has done wonders for my anxiety . Hats off to you guys . While wearing the device my blood pressure has also lowered , is there any evidence in your trials of lowered blood pressure? Thanks again

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Bron AU   Australia

April 25, 2022

"I'm astonished at the positive change in my bipolar and anxiety disorders and the increased in my productivity."

I started using this just 2 days ago and I'm ASTONISHED at the positive change I'm feeling (I have Bipolar & Anxiety Disorders) and the increase in my productivity.

I told my psychiatrist I'd backed it and he was very interested. The parasympathetic nervous system is a natural thing everyone has. Getting it onside & optimised ... why ever not? I'm very happy. As far as I'm concerned, it's already paid for itself. Haven't tried the focus mode yet, but if it is a good as the calm mode has been so far, I very much look forward to it !!!!