Curious, anyone try benefits of floating?

[Theresalp]

Has anyone here tried this? If so what was the results for you? My daughter saw where one of these was coming to our area. http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2014/04/04/floating-away-the-science-of-sensory-deprivation-therapy/#.VCbiMvldWtB

[Theresalp]

Thank You Supermum_ms for posting the link. I do Not believe the float tank is for me.  I may be thinking outside the box to find something to help relieve the symptoms I am dealing with but I think I will remain outside of this box! ;) Thank You. Theresa

[supermum_ms]

Personally no, my mother who's tried just about everything over the years (she has mental health issues) has said many a time, that she finds floating tanks very relaxing and often recommends it for de-stressing and relaxing general muscle aches.

Sensory deprivation tanks can cause people to experience visual hallucinations, panic attacks, and trigger claustrophobia so float tanks are not such a good idea, if those issues are already problematic.  

This is a personal experience from someone with MS and a float tank.....

http://kristiesbigadventure.com/tag/sensory-deprivation-tank/

Cheers..........JJ  

[danvlarsen]

I've run a float center for three years; we float a dozen people every single day.  I've only ever had one person experience a panic attack from claustrophobia (something he was completely unaware of until getting in), and very, very few experience "hallucinations".   Don't believe everything you see in TV shows, and I would encourage you not to speak as if expert about something you have no personal experience with.   Floating helps people tremendously with a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD and fibromyalgia every single day.  

[danvlarsen]

I've run a float center for three years; we float a dozen people every single day.  I've only ever had one person experience a panic attack from claustrophobia (something he was completely unaware of until getting in), and very, very few experience "hallucinations".   Don't believe everything you see in TV shows, and I would encourage you not to speak as if expert about something you have no personal experience with.   Floating helps people tremendously with a variety of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD and fibromyalgia every single day.