Introduction to LENS Neurofeedback David Dubin MD

LENS is at the forefront of new brain technologies. It is unique in terms of how it works, the wide range of its benefits, and the speed and effectiveness with which it works. LENS is particularly effective for anxiety, depression, ADD and traumatic brain injury.

[@dervishcat]

My husband went for his first LENS treatment yesterday and had immediate positive relief. He had been unable to sleep at night but was totally confused and muddled during the day. Last night he slept all through the night woke up and said "I feel like going for a run!"- he was able to think and function with complete normal energy for the first time in 5 weeks. Stunning! He had a big head injury at age 3 so he will be doing more LENS than just a discrete recent concussion. Remarkable results.

[@justsit1]

LENS is excellent with anxiety--I've found LENS makes a huge difference with anxiety 90% of the time. Also, I have almost always found initial changes in the first or second sessions. To the extent your OCD is driven by anxiety is likely to be the extent it improves. OCD without much anxiety is less reliably helped.

[@foresur8521]

David Dubin what on earth are you talking about? What exactly are you defining as anxiety, and for that matter what are you defining as OCD without anxiety? Why do so many people seem to think they can get away with using the word 'anxiety' without ever pinning it down?

[@justsit1]

It's not exaggerated. Skepticism is appropriate. I found the claims so implausible that I ignored the technology for a year. So, I encourage you to stay skeptical but stay open. Thanks for your interest in the topic. dd

[@justsit1]

You can certainly begin neurofeedback with your state of mind. Traditional neurofeedback won't work if you are taking a benzodiazene, which I don't think you are. Otherwise, being on medication or your state of mind is not a problem for either LENS or classic NF.

[@TamaracLady]

One of my therapists just told me to check out your video. I've been treated for Chronic Depression/Bipolar II, for the past 30 yrs (I'm 58), many types of meds, combos of meds and intensive talk therapy, etc. So resistant to meds that I have now been recommended to have ECT which I have researched and been "approved" for. I'm not 100% sure that it is something I want to undergo. Do you think this is worth a shot and how do I find out about it? Thanks.

[@TheTeacherCoach]

Really great and informative video! Thanks!

[@justsit1]

I don't know of a center to get the testing you are interested in. However, there may not be a reliable relationship between urine levels of serotonin and brain levels. And even though anti-depressants can help depression, thinking depression is the result of a neurotransmitter deficit is probably simplistic.

[@Phodios]

Hello all! Interesting video. I've been interested in neurofeedback for sleep quality and to improve symptoms of periodic limb movement disorder. Are there any providers in the uk? And is neuroptimal a similar system?

[@careywheaton]

Dr. Dubin, has anyone tried this for severe neurological disorders such as ALS?

[@dervishcat]

my husband suffered a concussion 3 weeks ago and has been seeing an osteopath for it. We have a LENS session set up for one of our kids for anxiety- could my husband's concussion aftermath (fatigue, confusion, difficulty focusing) be helped even if the event was recent? Do you recommend we wait a while?

[@SizzlinLiz]

I've been having severe anxiety most of my life. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid/Hashimoto's Disease. Treatment for that has helped, but not completely I keep crashing. I had a saliva test to check my cortisol levels and they are very low in the morning and high at midnight. I suffer from the typical poor adrenal function symptoms, recently it has taken over my life. I've read where LENS Therapy has helped considerably with this. Could you explain why please?

[@miathyra]

I really wish I lived in a country where LENS was available, along with EMDR, IFS and other treatments. Praying that I'll get the opportunity to experience this one day for my PTSD.

[@justsit1]

You'll do well. Go try it. To find a local practitioner go to Ochslabs.com and you can search by city, state or country. Good luck. David