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Originally Posted by TrailRunner14
Has anyone tried neurofeedback as a part of their treatment? I've been reading about EEG alpha-theta training and was curious if anyone has used this form of treatment, and what your experience was.
It is very interesting to me.
I actually downloaded an app on my phone that does two different tones in each ear, that I suppose is somehow related. I found it when I did a search for alpha-theta in the AppStore. The name of it is GeniLax - if anyone is interested.
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hi trailrunner,
i have been doing NFB for just over 6 months now and have had fantastic results with it. when i first started, i had quick improvements with with my poor sleep, depression, and over all mood. it also helped to reduce much of my fear and anxiety. this has allowed me to work better in therapy with my T (i have been able to trust him more) and there have been no more ruptures in our relationship since.
i started doing alpha/theta training about 2 months ago and it is helping me to bring forth and process many of my dissociated memories and emotions from my early childhood traumas in a safe manner.
when i finally sought out NFB, i literally was at the end of my rope and was losing all hope that i would ever get better or heal...it quite literally felt like my last hope. since then, all that hopelessness has disappeared and i have seen more improvements in my general well being in these last 6 months than i have with 5 years of talk T. NFB has not been a replacement for talk T, but i use it in conjunction with T. it has helped to calm my fears so i can trust and talk more openly about the traumas and it helps to bring forth the memories so they can be processed with the help of my T.
in regards to the App you have found, i am not sure that would have the same effects as using proper EEG equipment. you can always PM me and i am happy to discuss further with you any questions you may have about NFB.