This case involved a fifty-four year old male who suffered repercussions from an abusive childhood. The man complained of acute performance anxiety and chronic low self-esteem. He had a history of depression, and despite extensive therapeutic counseling over many years he struggled with ongoing emotional deficits. In addition, the man had been diagnosed with hypertension and was taking prescribed medication but still had high blood pressure. He was an accomplished singer and music studio producer, and hoped to achieve greater singing and performance capacities.
After completing an initial Neurofeedback training the man reported no changes. Several sessions later he reported freezing and forgetting words in the middle of a practice performance, but recovering quickly. Later he reported feeling calmer overall, and said his blood pressure was under better control. As training progressed the man reported handling a difficult emotionally charged situation without experiencing low self-esteem as in the past. Midway through training he reported performing without faltering, and without comparing himself to others. He noted his improved concentration and ability to form musical notes conceptually as well as physically. Toward the end of training he reported winning an award for “best in show” among a performance group of 50 singers. At discharge he noted proudly that a friend of over 10 years had remarked on how much he had grown, “not only as a performer but as a person”.
This case involved a thirty-nine year old male who wanted to improve his work performance as an executive in a small internet company. He complained of irritability and a recent slump in his abilities to think creatively, to concentrate and to motivate himself. He was concerned that he was “partying too much” and that he was “losing his game” due to burnout and considerable stress at work. In addition, he had developed stomach problems (gastric reflux), was experiencing arrhythmias, and had elevated blood pressure levels. His physician had strongly recommended he take up some form of stress management.
After completing an initial Neurofeedback session the man reported feeling more “with it” in a meeting. Early into training, after a week of accelerated work production he reported feeling significantly less burnout and feeling “more inspired”. As training progressed he reported an unanticipated benefit: improved golf scores. Midway through training the man’s physician congratulated him for improved management of blood pressure levels and remission of arrhythmias. In addition, his ulcers were not bothering him as much. Toward the end of training the man reported that his wife was pleased with his renewed "spark", and most of all, his increased patience.
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