Infra-Low-Frequency Neurofeedback Treatment in Dysthymia: A Case Study

Tschiesner, Reinhard

doi:10.3390/bs13090711

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“…Scores improved further on 6-month follow-up. Improvements in executive function and in self-esteem were reported [103]. The broader clinical perspective on ILF neurofeedback-including PTSD-has been covered in the book titled Restoring the Brain, which is presently in its second edition [104].…”

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Endogenous Neuromodulation at Infra-Low Frequency: Method and Theory

Othmer,

Othmer

2024

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Clinical work conducted over the last seventeen years at the EEG Institute in Los Angeles and by other neurofeedback providers around the world has demonstrated the utility of extending frequency-based neurofeedback deep into the infra-low frequency (ILF) region, using the method of endogenous neuromodulation described herein. The method is characterized by the absence of any overt reinforcements, which makes it possible to extend the clinical reach to extremely low frequencies. As the training frequency is lowered, the signal becomes more difficult to discriminate, and ultimately it can only be discerned by the brain itself, in the process of endogenous neuromodulation. The method emulates how the brain does skill learning in general: It must observe itself performing the skill, with feedback on its performance. While the immediate target of ILF neurofeedback is enhanced self-regulatory competence--with symptomatic relief and functional recovery the secondary consequences, progressive lowering of the target frequencies has led to improved outcomes in application to challenging dysfunctions such as episodic suicidality, migraine, seizures, and bipolar mood swings. The work has also yielded insights into how the frequency domain is organized. The training proceeds best at frequencies that are specific to each individual, and these are referred to as optimal response frequencies (ORFs). These frequencies differ for various placements but stand in two fixed relationships to one another, one that holds over the EEG spectral range, and another that holds over the entire ILF range. Training in the ILF region engages the dynamics of the glial-neuronal networks, which govern tonic, resting state regulation. The collective clinical experience with ILF neuromodulation within a large practitioner network supports the case for making protocol-based, individualized ‘homeodynamic’ regulation a therapeutic priority, particularly for our most impacted clinical populations: addiction, trauma formations, traumatic brain injury, and the dementias. The case is made for further outcome studies and foundational research.

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Endogenous Neuromodulation at Infra-Low Frequency: Method and Theory

Othmer,

Othmer

2024

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“…One type of depression is dysthymia. Dysthymia is a form of depression characterized by persistent low mood that lasts for at least half of all days over two years (Tschiesner, 2023). This prolonged duration often results in individuals losing interest in activities over time.…”

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Significance of Dysthymia Symptoms in Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You

Smarandreetha,

Pasopati

2024

JCELL

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Colleen Hoover's novel entitled Regretting You was first published in 2019. The novel reflects the intricate layers of human relationships of self-discovery, forgiveness, and lifelong family connections. Morgan and her teenage daughter, Clara, is dealing with the tragic deaths of Morgan's husband and Clara's father. As they deal with their grief and try to rebuild their lives, secrets and misunderstandings emerge, straining their relationship and causing them to experience dysthymia. Dysthymia is a lifelong form of depression, according to Michael E. Thase and Susan S. Lang. Then, how the symptoms of dysthymia depicted by Morgan and Clara in Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You? Employing a qualitative research approach, the researchers explore the symptoms of dysthymia, including changes in feeling, thinking, and behavior. Morgan and Clara's dysthymia evolves as they navigate the conflicts in the story, mainly due to the grief resulting from their loss. As a result, their mental and emotional health suffers greatly. This leads to the conclusion that their dysthymia exacerbates the tension in their mother-daughter relationship, making it difficult for them to communicate effectively and solve problems, all due to their enduring mild depression.

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Infra-Low-Frequency Neurofeedback Treatment in Dysthymia: A Case Study

Cited by 2 publications

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Endogenous Neuromodulation at Infra-Low Frequency: Method and Theory

Endogenous Neuromodulation at Infra-Low Frequency: Method and Theory

Significance of Dysthymia Symptoms in Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You

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