S.K. – 39 Yrs Old – Mother

“How do I begin to thank you for giving me back my life? I have been depressed, in one form or another, for most of my adult life. Years of therapy and antidepressant use have helped at various times, but the underlying feelings of hopelessness and helplessness never really went away. I came to Brain State Technologies as a last resort. My marriage was crumbling and my children avoided telling me anything they thought would upset me. I felt that I lived my life walking on egg shells.

After the first session, I was feeling more hopeful than I could ever remember feeling. Family and friends started commenting that I seemed different…. I smiled more. After the 7th session I was thinking clearly, focusing on my writing and interacting with my family in a new and healthy way. My husband and I are working at reestablishing the marriage we once had.

Thank you for giving me a fresh start.”

trained by BST Staff
Brain State Technologies
Scottsdale, AZ

Conquering anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Tourette syndrome

Edited by: Shelia Rodgers (original article)

Each time I sat in the stands with other soccer moms, I knew what they were thinking without them saying a word: “Geez, why did Taylor miss that ball by a mile?”  “What does she think she’s doing, running straight into that girl?” “Why is she constantly shaking her head?”

I couldn’t have cared less how the game turned out. I just wished with all my heart that my beautiful 8-year-old daughter could see the field and ball 100% of the time, wished she didn’t have Tourette  syndrome, wished her eyes didn’t roll back in her head — hundreds of times a day. I so wished she could keep her eyes focused on the ball she had intended to kick, and that she could anticipate the movement of others on the field.

Taylor had a passion for soccer, and my husband Brian and I supported her dream. But truth be told, I dreaded the games.

Taylor’s tics started in September of 2007. We were soon dealing with the frightening eye rolls. Her eyes went up and back into her head and stayed there for several seconds at a time. She shook her head (much like a dog does to get water off) until her neck was physically hurting her. And with sudden flailing of her arms, we’ve watched many an object fly off the kitchen table. I was so worried about the eye rolls that I videotaped her for the pediatric psychologist to be sure they weren’t seizures. They weren’t. Read the rest of this entry »

J.M.
Augusta, GA

The impact of BST on my life has been nothing short of miraculous. 19 years of sobriety in recovery has taught me there are rarely, if any, “quick fixes” when it comes to psychological improvement, but BST has proven that statement wrong. I spent years in counseling and had come a long, long, way on the path of healing, yet some core issues remained that just would not relent. Tendencies toward isolation and lack of true compassion kept me somewhat distant from others. I had been diagnosed years ago with mild clinical depression and ADD and these two albatrosses still hung around my neck to some degree. Medications had greatly reduced my symptoms, but they are not a cure, and the side effects put new and different strains on my personal relationships, especially my marriage.

All that changed after BST. I’m off the meds, I don’t have the desire to isolate and I feel true compassion for others. BST directly caused my ADD symptoms to recede (even before I stopped the meds) and it caused my depression symptoms to vanish. Greatest of all my marriage and my relationship with my children have brought me an incredible new joy. The final blessing is my wife has undergone BST as well. The combined effect of both of us realizing this change is more powerful and anything I could have imagined.

S.M.E., 38
Business Woman

I was physically attacked fourteen years ago when I was still in college. The attacker repeatedly beat me on the head with a brick. Though I survived the incident, I was hardly prepared for the psychological problems that followed. I was misdiagnosed by my doctors and suffered even further from the side effects of different medication. I also spent years in therapy. I lost my dignity after being hospitalized several times. Because of the ineffectiveness of conventional therapy I turned to alternative modalities for help.  Some gave me some relief but on lasted permanently. Finally I was found a doctor that correctly diagnosed me with PTSD.

I was skeptical about Brain State Technologies® like most people when I heard about it, but I tried it anyway. My mind became quieter with the first 10 sessions. Through the months that followed, I noticed subtle as well as dramatic changes in me. My chronic grief lifted, I can look back at the attack and it did not traumatize me. I no longer have the disruption of flashbacks. My feeling of fearfulness and negativity have decreased. I am capable of experiencing true happiness now. I don’t have debilitating high anxiety any more. I feel safe and can handle stress at home and at work without going into a panic.

Most importantly, I have come to the realization that I feel okay about myself – I feel mentally solid and strong. As far as I can see, these changes are permanent. Brain Training has allowed me to regain and keep my dignity while I healed from PTSD.

Four months later, I was able to return for another six sessions. With this added training, my mind has become more present and clear. The quality of my sleep has improved.  I wake up feeling well-rested. I anticipate more positive changes in the months ahead. With my dignity and sense of well-being restored, I am looking forward to the future.

Thank you Dave and Diane from the Brain Training of the Northwoods for your help! I am forever grateful!

trained by
Dave & Diane Schlichting
Brain Training of the Northwoods
BrainTrainingNW.com

Testimony by D.L.

I have suffered with depression, anxiety and bouts of insomnia for over a decade.  I have sought the help of numerous medical professional throughout the years which began my education with pharmaceuticals.  I have suffered with depression, anxiety and bouts of insomniaAll proving ineffective and at times rendering me feeling completely drug induced.  I found myself “functioning” but not truly “living”.

Distressed and frustrated with the entire process, I decided to stop all medications and see how I would do.  Obviously, it didn’t take long for the depression to set in along with the sleepless nights.  So I began taking a low dose of Welbutrin for the depression and Klonopin to sleep.  Once again I was back on medication and still not feeling the way I thought I should be.  I was still experience severe bouts of sadness, this time they were truly interfering with my ability to be a wife and mother.

Luckily, I became aware of NeuroTechnologies.  At this point I was willing to listen to any alternative that would help me regain control of my life again that didn’t involve further medications.  The mechanics behind NeuroTechnologies intrigued me!  To actually be able to see what was going on inside my brain and be able to chart and graph my progress was an option far more appealing to me than “just take another pill and let’s see how this one works”.  There was actual science behind this method of recovery, progress that I could see as well as feel.  And feel it I did.  I signed up for 20 sessions and by my 8^th I was experiencing a dramatic change in my mood and sleep.

You know when a protocol is a success when your family comments on how much they see a change in you.  My children commented that since I began my treatments, “Mom is our old mom again; she really likes to spend time with us.  We are actually laughing and having a good time with her again!”  For me that meant the world and has proven to me that NeuroTechnologies is the answer to a prayer that I have been searching for over ten years!

My experience with the science of NeuroTechnologies and its learned staff has been nothing less than a miracle for me!  I highly recommend trying this method of treatment. Your path to a happy, sleep filled life is only sessions away!

Trained by Brian and Pete
NeuroTechnologies of the Treasure Coast

K.B
Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner

“From Eeyore to Tigger

 I didn’t know what to expect when I started the sessions at The Evolutionary Brain.  When I walked in the door I was coming with many issues: depression, chronic pain, stress, a lack of confidence, motivation and direction.  I felt like I had given up on life. I was in constant pain for 2 years following a bad car accident where I was left with a compressed spine and numbness in my elbow and hand. I had to sleep with many pillows to prop myself up so I wouldn’t experience severe pressure in my head and increased numbness in my arm and hand. I suffered from bouts of insomnia. I was dealing with an addiction to sugar. I have Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome which brings a host of symptoms: water retention, weight gain, irregular menstruation (lack of to excess), depression and hormonal imbalances, to name a few.

After my very first session there was a noticeable calmness, I felt good.  After the first day my spine realigned itself and I was standing up straighter. I had a 20% decrease of numbness in my hand and my elbow has full range of motion as does my neck. Something I had not experienced since before the car accident. I slept with only one pillow. I slept soundly to wake up refreshed ready to start the day with clarity and a positive out look on life.

 The following days brought new vitality to my well being. Here is a list of the noticeable improvements.

• I have a stronger sense of smell and taste.
• My vision has improved. My eyes don’t get as blurred from long days.
• I have lost my urge to eat sugar.
• My heart and lungs feel stronger.
• I have full range of motion in my neck and elbow.
• My posture has improved. After my 3rd day I had to readjust my rear view mirror because I was sitting taller. 
• I wake up feeling very refreshed as if I had just walked a few miles.
• My joints feel lubricated. No more aching knees or elbows.
• I have better balance.
• My depression is gone.
• I am more productive. I am motivated to take action.
• I am prioritizing my time and accomplishing my goals.
• I am falling asleep faster and waking up refreshed, ready to start the day.
• I can concentrate with less distractions.
• I can focus and listen better during conversations, my mind isn’t wandering.
• 50% decreased numbness in my hand.
• My family and friends noticed an immediate shift in my posture, attitude and stress level. They say I am calm and that I am the person that they knew me to be a few years ago before more resent traumas in my life.
• I feel the way I did in my early 20’s. (I am now 40) 

I can’t wait to see what will happen in the next month.

 Far and away one of the best investments of my all around health. I have been recommending this to all of my friends. It changed my life beyond words. Read the rest of this entry »

An article appearing in vol. 3 issue 2. of the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience

By Vijendra Singh and Lee Gerdes

Depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) is a very serious medical illness affecting an estimated 25 million Americans and millions more worldwide. It significantly changes an individual’s ability to function on a daily basis. Symptoms include persistently sad or irritable mood, pronounced changes in sleep, appetite, and energy, difficulty thinking, concentrating, and remembering, physical slowing or agitation, lack of interest in, or pleasure from, activities that were once enjoyed, feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, and emptiness, recurrent thoughts of death or suicide and persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain. The cause of depression is not very well understood, but the disorder has a neurobiological basis (Mayberg, 2007). We hypothesized that depressed individuals have an imbalance in the brain (Gerdes, 2008) and conducted a pilot study of brain training using brain state conditioning (BSC). We found that depressive tendencies can be suppressed by BSC. Read the rest of this entry »

By Vijendra K. SINGH, Lee GERDES

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Abstract
Brain State Conditioning™ (BSC) is an innovative technology that optimizes brainwaves in real-time to achieve balance and harmony of the human brain. Since the brain function is imbalanced in individuals with psychiatric disorders and neurological diseases, we explored the possibility of using this technology to help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. We conducted a pilot study of 8 adult subjects who had symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety problems. The severity of symptoms was evaluated by Objective survey and Beck’s inventory for depression and anxiety. After the initial assessment of brain maps, individuals were administered with highly personalized training sessions, for example 4-5 sessions over 4-5 days. After the administration of BSC, we found a consistent decline in Beck’s inventory scores, which implied alleviation of depressive and anxiety tendencies. All subjects in the study responded to BSC technology and showed noticeable improvement in the quality of their lives. Thus we suggest that BSC is a viable approach to brainwave optimization to help people overcome health problems due to PTSD and depression. Read the rest of this entry »

C.W.
West Vancouver BC

For years I had suffered with depression which I tried to hide by acting overly happy, but there was a deep despair I could not shake. I tried therapy, medication, changed my diet, exercised a lot, prayed daily, listened to meditation/inspirational tapes and the list goes on and on. After the first day of sessions with Brainwave Optimization, I stopped taking my medication. At the end of my intensive, I felt a huge weight had lifted from my spirit and I was no longer depressed. I am “Free” and I will always be grateful.

trained by
Roland Marion
Brain Synergy Training, Inc.

“Before I had the opportunity to brain train it seemed as though things were happening to me and now its like they happen around me….I don’t feel like I am the target board in life anymore and  I feel safe and confident in the way that I can choose to react to what happens around me. I no longer feel like the world and people control how I end up feeling, my perception is actually enough to let me decide how I should feel.

I have lived with an eating disorder that I allowed to plague me since I was 12 years old. I am now 26 and over the years I have been into at least 6 different treatment centers for help. I was labeled with just about everything…. anorexia, bulimia, bi-polar, borderline personalities, depression, obsessive compulsive, alcoholic, you name it. I always felt as though I never knew who I was and why I existed so every time I got a new label I took it on and lived it, becoming more and more lost in life.

Anything that happened in my life was too much for me to deal with and would be reason for me to fall further and further down a path of self-destruction.

Just before I started brain training I was drinking excessive amounts of alcohol (1 or 2 bottles of vodka a day on a good day). I had no idea of what normal eating was and neglected my body in everyway possible, emotionally, morally and physically. It was like I had lost my conscience and even though I was very very unhappy and hopeless I lacked the drive to turn things around. I lied to myself and to everyone around me, from a person who always has big goals and values in my life I felt like I lost it all, even my family had lost trust and hope in me. I think if I had carried on along the path that I felt so trapped in for even 2 weeks more I would never be here now.

Brain Training helped to change my whole life; instead of my own funeral I have my wedding to look forward to this November. I have a job that I can actually take responsibility for and new exciting goals.

The process I went through while brain training was amazing, not easy but worth every bit of time. I was very emotional during the training process but even after the first session I felt my internal boundaries and values coming back. I actually felt like I knew who this soul was inside my body, the soul I lost somewhere along the line. In the two weeks of brain training things changed so rapidly its kind of hard to even describe what went on…I feel like putting it into words might not do the process justice. The changes in me since then however are vast; I have not touched alcohol in almost 4 months and have no desire to at all. I recently got engaged and have a wonderful relationship with a man who loves me as much as I love him, I used to feel I had to do everything right and be perfect for someone to love me, now somebody else is happy with me just as I am too. Me refining myself has allowed other people to get close again.

I had lost the very loving relationship I always had with my parents and even this is now coming back, something I thought I could never fix.

I am taking responsibility in my life, financially, health wise, work wise, socially and have found the passion for life that I once lost. My life is worth sticking around for, something that before brain training I never thought I would believe.”

trained by
Rory
Capetown, South Africa