Max, I have not tried it personally but have known quite a few
people that opted for that instead of taking meds, and were very pleased with
it.
I use NLP to manage ADD, and it works great, but if that had not
worked, Neurofeedback would have been my next thing to try. The people that I have
talked to were extremely pleased with it…a couple did it on their own
..sold the machine after a couple of months so it ended up not costing much at
all.
Typically, I think 60-120 sessions for an adult ADDer, although
they have some different types of neurofeedback now that are supposed to be
much faster.
The results are long lasting though, since they “entrain”
the brain, instead of stimulating it. People are always surprised when months,
and years later they still have the same effects that they did while doing it.
;-)
Some doctors believe in this approach so strongly that they
think it’s a shame to try anything else first and that
neurofeedback should be the first treatment of choice.
I say use whatever works best for you, although I try my best to
stay off of any lifetime medicine. ( I would have used meds though if I did
not find another solution – definintely) - Just my personal opinion.
Warmly
Rick Prevatt
From:
Chicago-ADHD-Adults@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Chicago-ADHD-Adults@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mt5199 Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 3:12 PM To: Chicago-ADHD-Adults@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SPAM][Chicago-CHADD] Neurofeedback/Biofeedback
Hi:
I am wondering if anyone has tried Neurofeedback/biofeedback as a
management tool for ADD/ADHD? If so, how effective was it? Were you
able to stop medication?
I am considering trying it but would appreciate any feedback on it
effectiveness. I have found medication does not work for me and would
like to see if biofeedback may be a good management tool.
Also, if you have any biofeedback provider recommendations in the
northern suburbs of Chicago, I would greatly appreciate that as well!
Thank you!
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