Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you found the explanation helpful. You're absolutely right-stressful situations are a common part of our modern lives. Regular neurofeedback sessions can be a great way to manage stress and improve overall mental well-being. If you have any more questions or need further information, feel free to ask!

Hi @meq747 yes, the system I use in my practice is NeurOptimal. Are you familiar with it?

@@Neurofeedbacktraining I'm not, i just discovered your videos on youtube and i like the way you explain how our brain behave toward negative thoughts.

@@meq747 I'm so glad you've found them helpful. Reach out with any questions.

@@Neurofeedbacktraining thanks a lot for your responses, my brain is always focusing on certain negative ideas related to diseases, and i did all the test and everything is ok. my brain is always watching my body organ if i feel certain slight pain i magnify it and start focusing on it, then create negative thoughts on it and so on, I'm feeling depressed most of the time of this, no motivation to do any thing. i was thinking to do TMS which i heard about that is good for healing of depression, then i heard about neuroptimal from your channel. please advice which protocol i should use for my case

@@meq747 Thanks for sharing more of your story. Send me an email and we can discuss: [email protected]

You're most welcome!

Hi, thanks for your question and my apologies for the delay in responding. First off, if you feel like you are possibly going to harm yourself, please reach out to the national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or call 911. Immediate connection with someone who cares can make all the difference. Neurofeedback trains the brain to re-regulate and as a potential outcome from de-stressing, clients report feeling greater emotional regulation, calmer, more hopeful and better able to focus and follow through with goals. It also helps with sleep management. Despite these potential benefits, it's important to approach neurofeedback as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Suicidal ideation is a complex issue that often requires a multi-faceted approach, including therapy, medication, lifestyle changes for improved exercise and sleep, and support from loved ones. Thanks again for your question! Keep educating yourself!

Hi Matthew, thanks for reaching out. Please send me an email to discuss your situation. natalie@neurofeedbacktraining .com

@@Neurofeedbacktraining Okay thanks I sent you an email as requested if you want to check and see if you got it Have a good day

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Thanks so much @laurendavisa for your thoughtful comments about how we can improve!😃

You make a valid point! I understand your concerns about the cost of neurofeedback systems like the one offered by Neurofeedback Training Co., especially when compared to more affordable brainwave entrainment devices. It's important to clarify that brainwave entrainment devices and the NeurOptimal neurofeedback system serve different purposes and are built on distinct technologies. Brainwave entrainment devices are designed to induce immediate changes in your state by encouraging your brain to synchronize its wave patterns to the frequencies provided by the device-think of it as temporarily tuning a radio to a specific station. These devices are indeed more affordable and can be effective for short-term state changes, making them a great support if that’s your goal. On the other hand, the NeurOptimal neurofeedback system operates more like a highly sophisticated educational tool for your brain. It doesn’t simply induce a state change; rather, it provides your brain with information about its own activity, allowing it to self-adjust and optimize its functioning over time. This process is akin to teaching someone how to ride a bike as opposed to just giving them a push scooter. While riding a bike requires more skill and practice (and potentially more investment in a quality bike), the long-term benefits-increased balance, flexibility, and endurance-surpass what you can achieve with a scooter, which is simpler to use but offers limited capabilities. While the initial cost of a system like NeurOptimal may seem high, it's a reflection of its advanced technology and the long-term benefits it offers. It's an investment in comprehensive, enduring brain health and performance enhancement, rather than just a temporary aid. We appreciate that the cost can be a barrier, and we strive to make our systems as accessible as possible, including offering payment plans and session packages.

@@atelier27 Thank you for your insightful follow-up! It's great to hear that you have experience with different neurofeedback technologies like the LENS system, which indeed varies from other forms of neurofeedback in its approach and effects. You make a valid point about the potential benefits of entrainment systems acting as "training wheels," helping users become accustomed to certain brain states, which could potentially facilitate easier access to these states over time. This can certainly be beneficial and serve as a stepping stone towards more sophisticated cognitive training tools. Regarding accessibility, you're absolutely right, and it's an important issue we continuously strive to address. We understand that the higher cost of advanced neurofeedback systems can be a significant barrier. This is why we are committed to exploring various options to increase accessibility, such as offering rental options, financing plans, and working with insurance providers where possible. Our goal is to make these powerful tools as accessible as possible to those who could benefit from them. We also support and appreciate the community of users who explore various methods to improve brain function, including more affordable options. It's all about finding what works best for you at your current point in life and what aligns with your needs and financial situation. Thank you again for engaging in this conversation and for your thoughtful perspective!

Thanks for your question. Yes, neurofeedback works for emotional regulation at all ages. Neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to rewire itself to be calmer, better able to focus and reset, is possible at any age.

Thank you for your encouraging words and interest in further exploring neurofeedback and brain training! It’s heartwarming to see your enthusiasm, and we understand that accessibility to biofeedback treatments can be challenging for various reasons, including costs. To support your learning and practice, we highly recommend the book "Biofeedback and Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Practical Solutions for Improving Your Health and Performance" by Inna Khazan. This insightful resource introduces accessible biofeedback and mindfulness techniques that you can start implementing right away, without the need for expensive equipment. It’s an excellent guide for harnessing the power of self-regulation to enhance your health and performance. In addition to enriching your knowledge through reading, we're excited to offer a practical solution that brings neurofeedback training into your home. Our Home Neurofeedback Rental Program provides a cost-effective way to access biofeedback therapy without the need to visit a clinic. You can learn more about how to get started, the costs involved, and the benefits you can expect by visiting our website: www.neurofeedbacktraining.com/rent. This program is designed to make neurofeedback accessible and convenient, allowing you to experience the benefits firsthand at your own pace. Furthermore, it’s important to highlight that the foundation of brain training extends beyond specific therapies. Regular exercise, a whole-foods, low-inflammatory diet, and good sleep are paramount. These lifestyle choices play a crucial role in optimizing brain function and overall well-being. Incorporating these practices into your daily routine can significantly enhance the effects of neurofeedback training and contribute to a healthier, more resilient brain. We're here to support you every step of the way on your journey towards wellness and improved brain health. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Remember, you're not alone in this, and there's a community here ready to help you succeed!

Yes, neurofeedback is a beneficial brain training technique that can aid individuals experiencing anhedonia, which is a reduced capacity to feel pleasure. It functions by assisting the brain in adjusting its activity patterns, potentially revitalizing the brain's reward system and enhancing the enjoyment of previously joyless activities. Although not a direct treatment, neurofeedback serves as a supportive method to potentially improve mood and motivation by fostering healthier neural connections. Its role is complementary, offering a non-invasive way to support overall mental wellness and resilience, with research and anecdotal evidence pointing to its positive impact.

We're truly touched by your heartfelt comment and commend your bravery in sharing your journey with us. It's clear that you've been navigating an incredibly challenging path, and we sincerely hope that the insights provided in our video can offer some solace and guidance. Remember, while the road to managing conditions like anxiety, depression, DPDR, and Anhedonia is often long and arduous, finding the right resources and support can make a significant difference. You're not alone in this fight, and we're rooting for your healing and recovery. Feel free to reach out on our contact us page: www.neurofeedbacktraining.com/contact

Hello! Thanks for your interest in neurofeedback for sleep improvement. Neurofeedback, a non-invasive method that monitors and alters brain activity, shows promise for enhancing REM sleep-a crucial phase for memory and emotional well-being. It works by encouraging healthy brainwave patterns, potentially improving sleep quality and increasing REM duration. While it offers benefits, outcomes can vary. Incorporating neurofeedback into a broader sleep health strategy, including lifestyle changes and consulting a specialist, is advisable for tailored advice and optimal results. Curious about more sleep enhancement methods or neurofeedback benefits? Feel free to ask. Wishing you better sleep ahead!

Week is not enaugh. Should be 3x20 session Its like 3 months

@@katarinaa670 I ended up using it for 2 weeks and literally felt nothing. Decided not to waste any more money

Hi Gary, great questions. I recommend this webinar we gave explaining how it works. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpqWoGeLYsyBn5o

Hi Gary, thanks for your question. Typically 6 sessions is not long enough for improved sleep, especially if you've had chronic sleep issues. I always recommend reviewing your sleep hygiene to make sure you are following best practices for improved sleep. Like with any habits, give yourself 3 months of combination neurofeedback and sleep hygiene. I often find people have expectations that are unrealistic, then they trigger a stress response ie worry, because it's 'not working'. You can find our free e-book on sleep here: blog.neurofeedbacktraining.com/get-our-sleep-ebook

@@Neurofeedbacktraining I cant afford 3 months. I was told I would start feeling better right away, and should be done at 20 sessions. So which is it?

@@GaryFountainHills Checking in with your trainer would be a good next step. Each brain is different and what shifts when varies. Sometimes clients notice feeling calmer and more focused, in general, before they notice sleep improve. Factors like lifestyle, medications, and underlying health issues can also impact results.

Thanks for your question. There is no way for the software to alert you if a sensor falls off. The best thing to do is check periodically to make sure they are firmly pressed against the head, especially if training a child who tends to move around more.

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That's great! It's an amazing transformational tool. Check out our article on neurofeedback systems; not all are created equal! blog.neurofeedbacktraining.com/best-home-neurofeedback-systems-what-are-your-options

HI @blaizyr thanks for your question. The design is it shows the automatic brain it's habitual patterns, a big one the stress reaction -fight/flight/freeze, so if you help the brain to calm that reactive mode, then you can choose how you respond. So it's moving from reactive and impulsive communication to responsive, ie how you want to respond. We have other videos about the topic you might want to check out: moving from dyregultion to emotional regulation is one.

Thanks for your question! One of the reasons we chose NeurOptimal is because it is safe for children to use. It is non-invasive, designed to trigger the brain's natural ability to re-regulate and improve functioning. Here's where you can learn more about NeurOptimal for kids: www.neurofeedbacktraining.com/neurofeedback-for-kids

Thank you for your comment. Neurofeedback, like NeurOptimal, is designed for peak mental and emotional performance and is useful throughout life's challenges. Our goal is to share a variety of honest experiences as part of our educational program. We're pleased to update that the teenager from our testimonial is now in college, continuing her journey with self-administered NeurOptimal sessions. She reports it's "a huge help" for managing the stress of college. For more information or questions about neurofeedback, our team is here to help. Thank you for your interest and for being part of our community! 😃

Hi, thanks for your question! I encourage clients who have cortisol imbalances to do neurofeedback in combination with working with a healthcare provider who can monitor levels and offer additional supplement/nutritional support. As well as a good exercise program! A multipronged approach is always best in my experience!

Thanks for your feedback. I wish you all the best on you journey!

Thanks for your comment; you bring up a valid concern. Two years may seem long, but neurofeedback is tailored to individual needs. Most experience faster results, and Josh's situation was extreme but his investment in himself paid off! Affordability is important to us so we offer various plans for flexibility, such as a home rental. Thanks for being part of our community! 🌟

Hi @nvb455 thank you for your feedback and I'm so sorry to hear you are having dissociation, numbness and ideation. I hope you have access to good trauma therapist. Were you using NeurOptimal neurofeedback (a lot of devices are called neurofeedback but work very differently)? I ask because NeurOptimal is not a treatement for PTSD though many find it a support to help the brain re-regulate out of the stress response. It doesn't force state change, it works through real-time feedback gives to the brain about its electrical communication. Usually the shifts are subtle and positive as the brain moves towards greater regulation. When it can't regulate, there often are underlying health issues so I would also recommend getting thorough medical work-up with a holistic doctor with blood work to just rule out other biologically-based contributors to those types of symptoms. Again, thank you for your feedback and wish you all the best on your healing journey.

@@Neurofeedbacktraining from what i understood neuroptimal makes the cns make choices to move away from discomfort to operate better. In that case its not unlogical that for a person who tends to dissociate and it traumatised this means more dissociation. The “anxiety” faded but so did everything else because you can’t selectively dissociate I guess. I feel like I have not dealt with the trauma at all,..i just stopped feeling. There are more people who had similar experiences. I had myself checked and there are no underlying illnesses. I had an EEG done too.

@@nvb455 Hi, thank you for more detailed information. I'm glad to hear you had your overall health checked. To give a bit of background, my background is in trauma therapy, and a holistic approach to mental health for 22 years. I understand your logic and it makes sense. A couple of points to clarify, NeurOptimal doesn't make the CNS do anything. It provides a cue through an interruption in the music, for that automatic, limbic brain (the part in charge of stress reaction) to pay attention to itself at the millisecond shifting is occurring. The brain is the one who decides what to do with the information. For the brain to choose more dissociation is a choice that actually requires a lot of energy so there would need to be a reason for making that choice. In general, the brain wants to decrease pain but also do so utilizing the least output of energy. Dissociation is the hypo-arousal of the stress response (anxiety being the hyper-arousal), the freeze of fight/flight/freeze is another way to say it. One of the reasons I like NeurOptimal as a support is because it gives that automatic brain the opportunity to see the present moment, and the safety in the present. The stress response is supposed to only be engaged during immediate danger -run, punch, play dead- then the threat is resolved and the brain returns to regulation. So the other piece of the puzzle, and this is now in the talk-therapy realm, is timing of change. I have been humbled in the decades doing this work that I don't know when change will happen. I've learned to honor the individual's timing and readiness for change. This is not to say you want to stay dissociated, but my observation is that sometimes our bodies change more slowly than our minds want. And that can be a frustrating process. Clearly you're on your journey and I encourage you to keep exploring and finding the supports that help you heal. NeurOptimal isn't for everyone in the same way no support or tool for health is good for everyone. And thank you for educating us about your experience.

@@Neurofeedbacktraining thank you for this! The danger was still -there- so to say when I did the nfb, very very much so actually!! I actually went into a state of such severe dissociation after the 10th session that I felt zero emotion at all. I could have jumped off a cliff without any fear. It’s like I imploded and couldn’t feel anything anymore, also my memory… And I crashed so hard I slept 18 hours a day for a week after that. I quit after that 10th session btw. I have been so scared. Is there any way we could have a short call?? I really really would like to ask a few questions. I’m struggling, scared and confused and nobody else seems to understand or have anything useful to say 🥺

@@nvb455 absolutely, we can have a short call. Email me: [email protected] for further education on the fight/flight/freeze response I have an educational video on our channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3Pg2d3hcZrgLM

Hi @createcollaborate, thanks for your comment. Yes, we work with a lot of adoptees and their families through our home neurofeedback services to help those brains re-regulate and so they can bond with their new families more easily.

Hi - thanks for the question. In general any activity that needs peak performance can benefit from NeurOptimal neurofeedback. The design is to help the brain see it's bad habits - such as being reactive, anxious - and to realign with regulation, which is to be calm, able to focus, etc. There are a lot of sports teams and players who are utilizing neurofeedback now. In fact the show Quarterback on Netflix, the 4th episode is about neurofeedback

@@Neurofeedbacktraining thank you so much !! Now I gotta watch that episode 😂

Hi Moe, thanks for your question. Yes, neurofeedback helps with the brain to manage stress, dissociation being part of the stress reaction of the fight/flight/freeze response. The design of NeurOptimal is that it cues the brain as it shifts with the idea being when the brain can "see" it's habits, when they are maladaptive then it has the opportunity to make a choice that is aligned with present moment needs. Check out our video on regulation and dysregulation to learn more.

Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry to hear you are feeling extremely miserable. I hope you are able to connect with someone who can be a support to you right now. I would also let your neurofeedback provider know. In my experience a sudden shift in states when doing NeurOptimal is often temporary and often connected to something else shifting. I often start by asking if anything has changed recently at home, work, in relationships, or in health. There's a secondary contributor, which is greater awareness. Often when people do a series of NeurOptimal sessions they become more aware of their felt experience, both in their bodies and emotionally, which is an adaptive shift. (Even if we don't like the feeling.) The more the brain is able to make us aware of issues that need attention, the greater the likelihood we will do something. I would encourage you to be curious about the feeling of misery, see what it's communicating, and what's possibly contributing and if it stays intense, please consider speaking to a healthcare professional.

Glad we can help with educating yourself. We find the educated clients have the best outcomes.

Thanks Mira. Yes, the 'play dead' / freeze / 'it's hopeless' response is very common, especially for people who've had traumatic experiences at a very young age when mobilization into action was not possible. Keep going!

From Amy, Josh's rental coach (approved by Josh): I know he was making small transitions and changes in his first 30 sessions . He mentioned he would try to walk from the stop sign near his house to the field that was a little further down or would stay outside for a couple of hours. To getting a job. Those moments. He mentioned between sessions 50-100 that was when things really started to snowball in a positive direction. He became more calculated to make decisions to go outside and became more in-tune with himself.