Man this is an addictive hobby. Just started using some trial size Instant mixes at work. I am a physician and tried IS and IG for a week. I abhor anecdotes and there is no objective way of measuring effects of these things, but I just like it anyway. For one thing they smell really nice and that alone is worth something. I like the smell more than most colognes I have ever used. Now…on to the subjective observations:
I found that my mood seems better when using. My job is hectic and stressful. I have not noticed myself getting cranky during shifts as much as usual. I feel that I am able to work through problems better and that I have more energy. I believe I have noticed my patients responding more positively. People seem more grateful than usual and less irritable when they have to wait. I had one strange encounter where I had to break some very bad news to a family about their elderly mother having a stroke and possibly dying - I was a little surprised to find that after I had spoken the family was smiling and thanking me. That is unusual.
I have a question I have not seen addressed on the forums. I see a lot of children, including babies. I wonder what effects the socials have on children. I have not noticed anything yet. The babies still cry but the parents seem easier to deal with.
There are posts somewhere on the forum about kid-friendly -mones, but I can’t remember which ones are best for the little ones. There are kid-unfriendly -mones also. I’m sure -enone is one to avoid around kids and babies.
If you go to the “advance search” page and search “kids” in the titles only, you should find what others have to say about this.
I think Shine and IO would be worth a try. Even your IG + Shine combo may be a good one.
It would be interesting if there is a putative pheromone that would help with kids and babies. I can’t remember ever reading about that one. That would make your job a little easier.
It seems to me that small children seem to respond best to Rone and socials, oddly enough as much as a strong A314 signal can be overly intimidating to some adults, small children absolutely love it. When I wear A314 around little kids it’s like I’m a human monkey bars. Kids climb all over me and want to play. It’s like the strength communicated by A314 makes the kids feel safe and protected enough that they can relax and feel free to play, without the aggressive nature of a high none signature.
If I had to rank them I’d say
A314 kiddies love
IG kiddies like a lot
Ammo…could go either way
TuTH or Instant Jerk…don’t even think about it (although a small amount of TuTH or Ammo could go over well if heavily buffered with A314 or IG)
Socials…can’t go wrong, but I’d use Shine over either of the Nols…kids are chatty enough, can you imagine an already talkative 4 year old being exposed to IO?
JK. Thanks for the tips. In my job the most important thing for kids would be to help alleviate anxiety and make them calm. From everything I am reading here in general IS+IG is my winning work combo. So far so good with IS alone.
I have children and I have tested a few putatives around them. A314 definitely works well like Rad said. For my son’s I get more respect. From my daughter, she just wants to play. But that’s her personality
P96= cuddle time
p130= every kid I met wanted me to hold them or sit in my lap or just be near me
TAK= works well to help my daughter relax. She has a hard time calming down for bed time. I wear it when we are going to be out late . When I don’t wear it she is a mess of fussiness and tears.
I’m sure there are others. Obviously the socials are good. I’m sure there are more putatives that would help, but again the problem is using unknowns around children.
When I don’t wear it she is a mess of fussiness and tears.