Sleep & Stress Management Device - Prescription-Strength Technology Powered by Fisher Wallace Laboratories

Purchased this in desperation to solve depression/sleeping. Only used it a few times (wife was worried thinking it was like ECT, so I had to stop). Later, psychiatrist who's an expert with TMS said it might work out, but put me on anti-depressants instead. If you study this technique (Google "Trans Cranial Electrical Stimulation"), I think the A/C aspect of it is correct. But, verdict is out if it really would work for me. Somewhat expensive for what you get, but - hey - if you find it works, wonderful!

Unfortunately I'll have to say this device isn't effective. I don’t think Fisher and Wallace are purposely scamming people; they seem to “believe” in this voodoo zapper. You also need to understand - the FDA did CLEAR it as a presumably harmless device, but the FDA DID NOT APPROVE it nor endorse it in any way as effective FOR ANYTHING. I don't think it's harmless or effective. It triggered a massive migraine and ringing in my ears. Not good. And without further testing, could daily use actually cause issues down the road? Who knows. I'm so disappointed. And I really don't think anyone should be messing around with zapping their brains at any level.

Anyone who’s struggled with depression for a long period knows that what works for some doesn’t work for others. So my review is based solely on the user interface.Shelling out $500 is nothing if it works, right? Our desperation is much greater than our incredulity. At least when we hit the “buy now” button. But when we open the box and see how the product looks, our skepticism grows, only to get worse when we use it for the first time.Perception of a product matters. The cheap band with glued-on Velcro and a very light weight plastic shell instantly gives us an impression of not only the product, but the company behind it. So right out of the box, we’ve lost faith and wonder if we are suckers. Then we use it.This is where it really gets fun. You first put on your ‘80s tennis pro headband, and awkwardly squeeze the probes between it and your temples. Next, you struggle against their tendency to pop out of the too-narrow band, trying to position them…until you “feel something.” All this whilst water drips down your pitiable face and you make doubly sure nobody is around to witness the spectacle.There is certainly a psychology behind the efficacy of such products. I’m not referring to a placebo (although a better design would also boost this effect, and their ratings). I’m referring to the confidence one has in a product to USE IT, as recommended. Twice per day and a couple months. IF IT WORKS, you would think the company would encourage using it, beyond the printed instructions. How IT feels and how the consumer feels when using it might have little to no effect on its electromagnetic impulses, but it does effect whether or not we use it at all.Why not use some kind of headphone-like device, or strong spring tensioned vice? Making it much more user-friendly would not only increase our perception of its quality, but also our regular use. The cost seems to warrant the extra care and more thoughtful design.

I've been using the circadia for 11 days now for insomnia and anxiety. Everything I've read says that it 'usually' takes at least 2 weeks to see result, however you only get 30 days to try it out. That gives the manufacturer a whole 2 weeks to prove themselves to the consumer. So far, I do not notice any difference in sleep or anxiety. I'm hopeful though. I do see the flickering of light when my eyes are closed so it's doing something.....I will have to update if I notice any changes soon otherwise it's going back because it is too expensive to keep if it doesn't work.Edit: 9/27/19I've thought more about my satisfaction concerning the Circadia since my return date is coming up. I think, over all, I have seen an improvement in my well-being. I'm not sure if that is placebo or actual benefit from the device. I have not seen a lot of improvement in sleep but still I have a marked improvement in mood and reduction of negative thoughts. I think it is worth it to keep the device and keep using it. Yes, it's expensive but, for me, anything that improves things like depression, anxiety is worth it.

This machine is awesome if you know how to use it! You need to use it 25 minutes earlier than your bed time and imagine yourself a cloud ☁️ and thunderstorms on the both sides of your right side brain and left side brain. It’s a peaceful zone to be in the middle like a peaceful cloud, that’s how it can help , but if you’re in a middle of anxiety attack I don’t recommend using it.. for my case, it made me angrier.. I couldn’t sleep that day that I used it and I wasn’t relax, and I had really bad dreams.. but those days that I used and I was peaceful, I didn’t have any dreams 🙏🏻 Thanks for the creator of this machine, it helped me the best when I was on my first days of my psychosis episode of bipolar...

So I just received this today so I'm posting a couple of quick observations. First, it doesn't come with batteries!!!!I mean, really, $500 and you can't supply batteries? Second, it has the build quality of a cheap 60s Japanese transistor radio. Although these issues have nothing to do with functionality, they do sorta scream "fraud". The investment in the physical device is so low that they could just send you something completely inert, offer a 30 day return, and still make a killing on the placebo effect,I'll follow up after I buy some batteries, NOT INCLUDED IN THE $500, and use it for a while. For now I'll give it 3 stars as I don't really have an opinion of usefulness yet.

The device is expensive, and doesn't work as advertised. I returned it after using it for approximately one month. It delivered painful shocks to my temples and created a strange smell after usage. The only good thing is that I can get my money back.

This machine does wonders. It’s a great investment and gets the results you need!