i just love these articles, even tho i can barely hold their content in my head. you see, i was one of those with a brain injury from an "allergic" reaction to many strong meds, and left with an IQ of about 60, talk of institutionalization, etc. so i know a little about neuroplasty. i have regained, by dint of self-rehabilitation, about 55 IQ points. a great deal of the last leg of rehab has been using Holosync, a binaural auditory technology sold by CenterPointe.com. it is a long term therapy, lasting about 7 yrs.

what i really liked, fortunately for me, was at the very end of the article:

"What is significant for me and the comment made by Dr. Pies is this statement: "Straightforward reductionistic stances, however, are unfounded because there is clear evidence that our subjective experiences affect the brain.1" Efficacious treatment of illnesses requires more than simply focusing on chemical imbalances."

it was my determination, perseverance, independent self-direction, and unrelenting search for new ways to restart or rebuild the brain's functions that made my recovery possible. i believe these to be the very foundations of recovery. no matter which model, method, or path one feels suits them, it is an individual journey, and we can only encourage one another by kindness, sharing, and acceptance. no misery need apply~ :P ,, best wishes to you all,,, Gus