What is Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is based on two basic principles: brain electrical activity reflects mental states and secondly that this activity can be trained to work at optimal performance. Using an EEG machine to measure the frequency and power of the electrical waves in the brain, a person can alter their own mental state to achieve a predefined goal. This is accomplished through a reward based system using the EEG machine and computer software through sounds and visual displays. We use the state of the art BrainMaster machine for incredible results.
Neurofeedback is not a new invention, the evidence that Neurofeedback can produce significant and sustained physiological changes has been documented as for back as the early 1970s. Neurofeedback is highly effective in treating symptoms of depression, anxiety and Attention Deficient Disorder/Attention Deficient Disorder with Hyperactivity.
Reduce Symptoms of Depression
Depression is a disorder that feels like the body has been drained of all its energy. It oftentimes feels like the body or the mind is paralyzed or has no more strength to go on. The mind lacks enthusiasm for life and it spends much of the time living in the past or having regrets. It is extremely difficult to break the cycle of depression because the emotions which are lower, i.e, sadness, guilt, shame or anger, signal the brain to have thoughts that match the emotions, then the thoughts signal the body to have emotions to match the thoughts. Depression is a vicious cycle of hopelessness because it seems like there is no end in sight. If you or your loved one believes depression is actively present, here are some common symptoms:
-Feelings of hopelessness
-Difficulty concentrating
-Insomnia or excessive sleeping
-Irritability, restlessness, angry outbursts
-Low energy levels, lack of motivation
-Low self-esteem/lack of self worth
-Lack of interest in activities that used to be fun
-Weight loss or weight gain
-Thoughts of death, suicide or self-harm
-Persistent feelings of sadness
Relieve Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety is a disorder that manifests when a person is living in stress/survival mode for a significant amount of time. Our bodies were designed to handle short term stress, but over time, if stress and survival become the new normal, anxiety takes over the body causing physiological changes as well as an overactive mind. Essentially, the mind is living in the future, oftentimes analyzing worst case scenarios making it impossible for the body to be at ease. If you or your loved one believes anxiety is present, here are some common symptoms:
-Persistent, excessive worry
-Difficulty sustaining attention
-Racing thoughts, restlessness
-Easily frustrated, prone to have angry outbursts
-Feeling nervous or tense
-Trouble concentrating
-Having a sense of impending doom or danger
-Trouble breathing
-Increased heart rate
-Changes in eating, either too much or too little
-Difficulty with memory, decision making and focus
-Unable to relax
-Panic attacks or fear of impending panic attacks
-Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Reduces Symptoms of ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficient Disorder and Attention Deficient Disorder with Hyperactivity are disorders of an overactive mind or in other words, certain brain waves are too fast, causing symptoms of inattention, anger and frustration. If you or your loved one believes that ADD or ADHD is actively present, here are some common symptoms:
Hyperactive/Impulse Symptoms
-Fidgets/squirms, has trouble staying seated
-Excessive running/climbing or restlessness
-Trouble with quiet activities, work or school
-Feels like being run by a machine
-Often talks excessively, interrupts conversations
-Difficultly waiting in line or awaiting a turn
-Finishing other people's sentences
-Difficulty finishing projects and tasks
Inattentive Symptoms
-Difficulty paying attention, makes careless mistakes
-Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
-Difficulty in follow through on tasks
-Trouble with organization
-Often loses things such as keys or phone
-Easily distracted by noise or any stimulation
-Often forgets thoughts or responsibilities
Impulsivity Symptoms
-Interrupting others
-Finishing other people's sentences.
-Difficulty waiting in lines