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pinkpops

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Thu Nov-01-07 08:01 PM
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any opinions on biofeedback?

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momophile

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:19 PM
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1. biofeedback therapy?

I did this for headaches about 13 years ago. it helped me learn to control my headaches. I am still prone to headaches, but now if I concentrate I can minimalize them.

I really hope we're talking about the same thing...

:hi:

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pinkpops

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:24 PM
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3. Yes

My daughter has trouble with anxiety, doesn't like taking meds.

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momophile

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:28 PM
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4. it really did help me a lot

at the time, it made a huge difference.

the doctor just hooked the little electroids to my forehead, around my face, neck and shoulders and I was able to watch myself relax on the screen with the squiggly lines going flat. it took me several sessions before I was making much progress, but in the end I could almost flatten them instantly.

I say go for it. good luck to your daughter.
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NC_Nurse

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:21 PM
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2. Can be very helpful for some problems.

We use it for some patients where I work. :hi:

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pinkpops

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:29 PM
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6. Is it mainstream enough that a psychiatrist would not laugh it off?

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NC_Nurse

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:38 PM
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7. Yes. I work at a major medical facility and

it is commonly prescribed for some problems. Unless the psychiatrist is
not informed, I would think they would support trying it for appropriate
issues.

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SeattleGirl

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:29 PM
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5. I used it for test anxiety.

It really worked.

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TK421

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:39 PM
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8. Kill it n/t

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BlueIris

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Thu Nov-01-07 09:51 PM
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9. It helped my mom.

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