Deep Brain Stimulation

In 2025, I underwent bipallidal deep brain stimulation (DBS), the only treatment that truly works against my myoclonic dystonia. Here I tell the story of the decision, the surgery, recovery, adjustments, and what comes after.

2025-01-15

Saying yes to electrodes in the brain

2025-02-15

The day it became real

2025-03-01

You will be the best parents in the world, Dad and Mom

2025-03-15

Easter Egg Mode

2025-05-01

Healing is a strong word

2025-10-01

The brain learns, the brain resists

2025-11-01

The adjustments

2025-12-25

Rose Marie

2026-02-01

One year, and an augmented brain

2026-02-19

Eighteen and a half hours for a grimacing puppet

2026-02-22

Holding on