What Is Neurofeedback Therapy?

Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight

Ever wonder why you have the reactions that you do?

And do you want to change those reactions and responses?

Different types of frequencies represent different types of brain functions or reactions.

It involves attaching two to four electrodes to the head to detect frequencies related toADHD,anxiety, andinsomnia.

It has even been tested in children who have ADHD as a potential alternative to pharmacological solutions.

This key in of therapy aims to change the patient’s brainwaves while lying motionless with their eyes closed.

This jot down of therapy doesn’t require any conscious effort from the patient.

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This punch in of neurofeedback is for people who have insomnia.

It’s using electrodes to map out the inner workings of the brain.

Conversely, the screen gets dimmer when the brain produces less favorable brainwaves.

Another benefit of neurofeedback therapy is that it shows your brain’s reactions in real-time.

This allows you to understand your reactions better and to see them from an unbiased source.

However, the effectiveness also depends on the number of sessions as well as the condition.

That said, the researchers did not find any difference in cognitive functioning after the neurofeedback therapy.

It’s also been shown to have an impact on kids with ADHD.

In one study, both parents and kids reported significant differences after spending a summer in intensive neurofeedback training.

It’s important to note that neurofeedback therapy is still being researched.

There is also a question of whether or not the benefits are long-lasting.

That said, many doctors and scientists believe that neurofeedback holds the keys to developmental and addiction issues.

Moreover, both individuals and families involved in double-blind clinical trials have reported improvements after sessions.

Sessions can range from something that looks like moretraditional talk therapyall the way to you sleeping while being monitored.

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