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Posted by Jjoi80 on August 11, 2016, at 1:24:15
I tried to respond to your post, Hugh, but something wasn't working right. So anyway..
I recently became aware of neurofeedback. I went to do some research and saw your post referencing this great article! I've been obsessively scouring for more information since then. I feel like this could potentially be life changing for me...which I'm not 100% sure of my diagnosis yet as I only began seeking medical help as of May this year. PTSD, bipolar, mood swings, paranoia, everyone hates me....just some relevant key words that been referenced by my doc/self. I am a recovering meth addict and I'll used it for 3-4 years..HEAVILY. I'll be the first to admit that I'm probably responsible for what now transpires in my noggin on a a regular basis. This is what scares me to death...what if I can't be fixed?! Maybe I've permanently damaged myself! But then my internal soldier will surface, making me refuse to accept this as my fate. There has to be a way! Patience has never been a strength of mine. (Hence, my instant gratification craving drug addicted past) however, I've take. The first step in seeking medical help, even though this could be a very tedious and long road ahead. Reading about what's out there, knowing there are people who have/are experiencing the same as me and realizing treatments like neurofeedback do exist....helps keep my spirits high. At least a long road does end...it's the "forever" that I wont accept.
Posted by Hugh on August 11, 2016, at 12:17:42
In reply to Neurofeedback - in response to the Washington post, posted by Jjoi80 on August 11, 2016, at 1:24:15
Neurofeedback significantly reduced my anxiety and irritability. Before neurofeedback, I would feel extremely self-conscious whenever I was out in public. This hasn't been a problem since neurofeedback.
I've done a lot of reading about neurofeedback. (I'd suggest reading the book A Symphony in the Brain by Jim Robbins.) There are several different neurofeedback protocols. The one I'd recommend, though I haven't tried it, since it's pretty new, is called Whole-Brain Training Circuit. It was developed by a neurofeedback clinician named Peter Van Deusen. You could contact Van Deusen to see if there are any clinicians in your area who use this protocol.
Or if you don't mind saying where you live, I might be able to recommend a clinician.
Good luck.
Posted by jonhed on August 11, 2016, at 12:41:19
In reply to Neurofeedback - in response to the Washington post, posted by Jjoi80 on August 11, 2016, at 1:24:15
Are you to a recovering meth addict?
Sorry to say this but i'm glad i'm not the only one.
It's a horrible drug, i was on speedballs for most of the time and i to feel that i'm responsible for my psychiatric disorders.Neurofeedback sounds very interesting, cause everything that isn't medicines for us addicts are good.
I'm very helped by my current regimen of methadone, memantine and clonazepam, but i had 9 month of total sobriety before i started medicines and i think that is the key to be able to eat such strong medicines and cope with it even though i'm an drug addict.
This forum is awesome by the way and every one is so f*ck*ng supportive that it makes me cry when i think about it.
I had a relapse after 15 month sobriety for about a week ago and that was tough, just 5-6 days but you know that it can bring up a lot of things in your head...
I haven't seen you here before so i welcome you if you are new, if not, hey!
Love / J
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