Neurofeedback Explained

Here’s How Neurofeedback Works For Most Mental Health Conditions

A lot of people simply don’t understand neurofeedback. This explains why many are hesitant to try it. But for anyone dealing with issues relating to their brain, neurofeedback could be the best option for healing. So let’s learn how neurofeedback works.

Imagine a series of islands connected by hundreds of bridges. To go anywhere, the bridges are your only means of travel. But what happens when one bridge is closed? People are forced to take other bridges to get around, which can take longer. Now what if dozens of bridges are closed? Getting around becomes a lot harder.

Your brain works in much the same way. The brain is made up of billions of neurons (islands) that connect to each other via synapses (bridges). In a healthy brain, all synapses connect to each other and the brain functions normally. But in other brains these synapses don’t connect. The brain must then seek out other ways (bridges) to make those connections. This can slow down the brain and even cause it to make irrational decisions. If enough synapses are not connecting, it can lead to mental health issues and irregular behavior. Neurofeedback is a computer based technology that tries to fix those bridges and make those synapses start connecting again. It achieves this by monitoring brainwaves and sending the brain subliminal messages while you are watching a movie or listening to music. Over multiple sessions, the brain starts connecting those bridges and the brain is able to function more normally. Neurofeedback does not target any specific condition, it just helps the brain to make those connections again. The brain is then able to heal itself.

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