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.

Saying yes to electrodes in the brain

The day it became real

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

Easter Egg Mode

Healing is a strong word

The brain learns, the brain resists

The adjustments

Rose Marie

One year, and an augmented brain