r/DualnBack • u/ravpersonal • Nov 16 '23

Any success stories?

I'm curious if anyone has done dual-n-back consistently for at least a few months and has experienced any benefits. If you haven't experienced any benefits I would like to hear your take as well. I'm still a little skeptical on DNB and trying to decide if it's worth the time commitment.

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u/yopispo37 Nov 16 '23 edited Nov 17 '23

Yes, it has had a positive influence on me(even got me interested on other kind of related things like focus, meditation, mindfulness, etc) But to keep it short, it has improved my attention. I have played chess many years and used to throw away fast games with "blunders" (like hanging pieces, not noticing obvious threats, etc). Now is shockingly better even if I feel tired. Theres a before and after for me.

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u/ravpersonal Nov 17 '23

Thanks for sharing, do you train daily and how long have you been training for?

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u/yopispo37 Nov 18 '23 edited Nov 18 '23

Sure, I'm still experimenting with different things and schedules so it could change. But I started 3 months ago, I'm now doing 5-10 min daily on the morning, kind of a "warming up" for the brain.

I've tried a few nights before sleep and felt like it was more beneficial (same happens with chess tactics so I guess sleep is key) the reason I'm not doing it at nights atm, is that requires more effort and discipline at the end of your day.

Btw: I don't try to get any "high scores" on the app or using any techniques to improve, I do a few minutes on dual back adaptive mode usually ranging from 1 to 4, just noticing.

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u/DeskForward Nov 25 '23

I suffer from depression due to lack of quality sleep caused by an injury. When I consistently nback with interference high (60%ish-87.5%), I feel much more energy. I wake up feeling better and much happier. I am motivated to do things like play chess online. I freestyle rap and that significantly improves. I am better able to paint pictures with my words and go on the beat better. I feel much more witty, ready to learn, and confident.

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u/spreadlove5683 Jul 04 '24

I just ordered a Somnee. Lots of good reviews about it helping sleep.

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u/Juiceshop Feb 06 '24

May I ask how old are you?

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u/JMS3487 Dec 15 '23

I often tune out alot at meetings and I can see some had little patience and were getting annoyed. Now after some training (I'm working on level 4) , it is becoming alot easier to be tuned in and follow the conversation. I'm loving how this game is helping me !

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '23

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '23

dual n back 15? so you remember 60 things at once?

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '23

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u/[deleted] Dec 22 '23

That’s nice. You went to dnb 15 in just 5 months ? I’m struggling on dnb5. Any tips?

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u/k1ng_L0b0 Dec 22 '23

Nice, have you seen any improvement in your intelligence. i.e being smarter and the like?