So, I do a journaling process meant to induce neuroplasticity and create better thoughts, feelings and choices. Thanks to MM I was eager to see what happens as I perform the process. I decided to set it to constant since it's a lengthy process at times, to ensure enough data points.
I'm having a bit of trouble understanding what's going on, but based on some things I've read, the delta displayed in it, might be because I am doing this beside my computer/monitor.
I was expecting to see high delta and gamma due to processing emotions, thoughts and solutions, but that doesn't quite seem to be the case, or at least that's what I'm gathering.
What's your interpretation? It would be cool to provide some of this in the book I'm writing to further add proof that the process does indeed work, along with the rest of the scientific studies and articles I outline.
Understanding My Journaling Graph
Understanding My Journaling Graph
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Coming back to this, while delta appears to peak, everything does seem relatively balanced. Does anyone have any thoughts? Another perspective would be helpful.
I also understand delta could be from eye movement, which definitely occurs plenty for me, between nystagmus and well, thinking and movements like looking up, or to the side, while processing ideas.
I also understand delta could be from eye movement, which definitely occurs plenty for me, between nystagmus and well, thinking and movements like looking up, or to the side, while processing ideas.
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I may have found the answer to my question and this may actually be perfectly normal activity 
"In conclusion, the results suggest that power increases of delta frequencies during mental tasks are associated with functional cortical deafferentation, or inhibition of the sensory afferences that interfere with internal concentration. These inhibitory oscillations would modulate the activity of those networks that should be inactive to accomplish the task."
Considering the concentration involved with the work I'm doing and teaching, it's actually a surprisingly valid conclusion I think, because it really is about concentration, getting to the truth of the matter and changing of perspective.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3851789/
"In conclusion, the results suggest that power increases of delta frequencies during mental tasks are associated with functional cortical deafferentation, or inhibition of the sensory afferences that interfere with internal concentration. These inhibitory oscillations would modulate the activity of those networks that should be inactive to accomplish the task."
Considering the concentration involved with the work I'm doing and teaching, it's actually a surprisingly valid conclusion I think, because it really is about concentration, getting to the truth of the matter and changing of perspective.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3851789/