Brain Wave Questions for Dr. J & ALL

[Anonymous]

I have read that people with ADD produce more theta wave (slow-wave) activity in their brain when trying to concentrate than people who are normal. It has been observed hundreds of times with subjects on an EEG. When at rest, the brainwave activity is pretty normal. But once the subject is asked to read, or to do a math worksheet, the subject’s brainwave activity begins to look like the subject is falling asleep. The more he tries to concentrate the more theta waves he produces. This is often described as a constant “brain-fog” which makes tasks such as balancing check books and doing taxes very difficult. To break out of this state of low arousal the ADD child or adult may self stimulate by becoming fidgety, restless, and get out of their seat, talk to their neighbor…these activities are designed to increase stimulation.

When a normal person tries to concentrate he produces more beta waves (fast waves) in the brain while the ADD person produces more theta waves (slow waves). The slower the brain wave the more dopey a person feels, and the faster the brain wave the more alert one feels. This I would think indicates some kind of neurological disorder.

I haven’t read about this aspect on this website, and would like to know if it is accurate? It is also claimed that nuerofeedback training can help to correct this problem by training the ADD person to produce more beta wave thinking. I would like to read your point of view on this matter.

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[Anonymous]

I have been told the same about slow brain waves and believe me I live in a state of brain fog. I have been treated with neurofeedback by two different clinics. The feedback did seem to help (it really did) but I believe my past keeps sabotaging my present. The treatment is not cheap and insurance does not cover neurofeedback. I have also been noticing certain foods affect my brain fog.

There is a lot of information out there about ADD but I really don’t think the mainstream medical community has caught up.

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[Anonymous]

Thanks for responding to my post. What do you mean when you say that your past keeps sabotaging your present?

After you completed the neurofeedback training were you able to maintain your higher brainwave frequency? Perhaps one needs to constantly practice or they loose the ability? If so it would be a very expensive exercise if one has to use a neurofeedback machine in order to do this.

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