DO YOU SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION?

DEPRESSION

Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a result of an imbalance in the brain. Depression refers to a persistent sad mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure in most activities.

Some symptoms include the following:

Apathy about things, people or activities that were once satisfying

Changes in appetite or weight

Restlessness or decreased activity noticeable to others

Loss of energy or feeling tired all the time

Difficulty in concentrating or making decisions

Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt

Haunting thoughts of death or suicide

Life includes problems we don’t anticipate or enjoy, and these problems can sometimes trigger depression. But sometimes depression seems to sneak up on us out of nowhere. We also know that for some people at certain times, depression can actually trigger creativity. Throughout history, many masters in various fields (music, art, science) have been depressive types of individuals, using depression to prepare their brains to be in a more creative state. The good news is there is another way to enhance creativity and get out of the state of depression at the same time.

What about medications? Pharmaceuticals used to treat depression work on the entire brain when actually only a small part of the brain may need to be tuned up in the depressed person. Thus, drugs for depression may create side effects which are new problems to the individual user, and one problem is simply replaced by another.

In many cases, after Neurofeedback clients have reported to be happier and more productive in their lives.

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12.2% of Canadian adults will experience a depressive disorder in their lifetime. Of those who develop depression/anxiety, only a fraction of those sufferers will actually seek treatment. This can become an enormous burden for the sufferer as well as for their friends and family.

How to Deal With DEPRESSION

Depression can affect much more than your mood.

You may feel emotionally drained, disconnected, unmotivated or simply unlike yourself. Things that once felt enjoyable may no longer hold the same appeal. Sleep, concentration, energy and your ability to manage everyday demands can also be affected.

And sometimes, it can be difficult to explain exactly what feels different.

At Brain Awakening, we take an individualized approach. Rather than assuming that everyone experiences depression in the same way, we begin by looking at your individual brain patterns and creating a starting point for the process.

Supporting your brain's ability to find balance

Neurofeedback provides your brain with information about its own activity through real-time auditory feedback

During a session, sensors detect electrical activity from your brain while you listen to gentle sounds through headphones. The process is passive—you don't have to concentrate on a particular task or consciously try to change your brain activity.

The intention is to give your brain an opportunity to respond to information about its own patterns and work toward greater balance and flexibility.

Research into neurofeedback and depression is continuing. Studies have reported improvements in depressive symptoms in some people, while also showing that not everyone responds in the same way.

Your experience is unique

Depression doesn't look exactly the same from one person to another.

For some people, it may show up primarily as low mood or loss of interest. For others, the biggest challenges may be fatigue, sleep difficulties, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed or simply feeling disconnected from everyday life.

That's why we don't use a one-size-fits-all approach.

Your Brain Evaluation provides a 20-point visual snapshot of your individual brain patterns and establishes a starting point for your sessions.

From there, we work with your individual patterns and observe how your brain responds over time.

What can you expect?

Your process begins with a Brain Evaluation.

The evaluation allows us to look at your individual brain patterns and establish a starting point. The report can look technical, with plenty of numbers and information, but you don't have to figure it out on your own. We'll walk you through it and explain what we're seeing in a way that connects the information to your own experience.

If you decide to continue, neurofeedback sessions provide your brain with repeated opportunities to work with the patterns identified during the process.

Everyone's response is different, and there are no guarantees about what changes an individual will experience.

A different way to explore what's happening in your brain

If you've been struggling with changes in mood, motivation, energy, sleep or concentration, exploring your individual brain patterns may give you another perspective.

Brain Awakening is located in Cochrane, Alberta, and continues to serve clients in Cochrane, Calgary and surrounding communities.

Explore the supporting pages below to learn more about depression, mood and how the neurofeedback process works.

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