Neurofeedback

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Neurofeedback 2017-06-12 04:45:03 Post No. 8971769
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Neurofeedback Anonymous 2017-06-12 04:45:03 Post No. 8971769 [Report]

"Neurofeedback (NFB), also called neurotherapy or neurobiofeedback, is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity—most commonly electroencephalography (EEG), to teach self-regulation of brain function."

Neurofeedback is being touted as a potential cure for psychological disorders such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, autism, etc. Some people speculate it could even increase intelligence by increasing neural efficiency, improving connections between various lobes of the brain, etc.

Is there scientific evidence for its efficacy? If so, is there any reasonable mechanism behind its results? Does anybody here have any personal experience wisth their own EEG kits or with dedicated clinics? Is this a good book list to learn more, or is it full of memes: http://tagsync.com/resources.htm

Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:28:00 Post No.8971839
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Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:28:00 Post No.8971839 [Report]

>>8971769
>Is there scientific evidence for its efficacy?
Yes. DBS in Epilepsy patients improved memory by a significant amount.
>If so, is there any reasonable mechanism behind its results?
No, its fucking magic as far as we know.
>Does anybody here have any personal experience wisth their own EEG kits or with dedicated clinics?
They're shitty kids toys, you might get alpha waves and you can use that to help you meditate or some shit but it's a very crude feature.

Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:32:08 Post No.8971845
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Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:32:08 Post No.8971845 [Report]

>>8971839

>No, its fucking magic as far as we know.

I've heard that random settings can be as beneficial as deliberate settings.

>They're shitty kids toys, you might get alpha waves and you can use that to help you meditate or some shit but it's a very crude feature.

I'm talking about Q-Wiz kits with multiple channels that cost at least $1000-2000.

Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:41:21 Post No.8971855
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Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:41:21 Post No.8971855 [Report]

>>8971845
You could save yourself the $2000 and take up Yoga or something for the same effect with the same amount of scientific backing.

Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:42:29 Post No.8971856
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Anonymous 2017-06-12 05:42:29 Post No.8971856 [Report]

>>8971855

I've never seen yoga cure epilepsy.

Anonymous 2017-06-12 06:52:01 Post No.8971928
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Anonymous 2017-06-12 06:52:01 Post No.8971928 [Report]

>>8971856
I haven't seen "neurofeedback" help, infact it triggered a seizure when we tried. And I've seen regular meditation help with petit mal seizures. It's all a crapshoot.

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