Posted by Lou Pilder on April 17, 2013, at 16:25:34
In reply to what good are brain scans if..., posted by poser938 on April 14, 2013, at 18:22:15
> If even if they can see a serious problem in the brain, they still can't do anything but tell you to play psychiatric med roulette?
poser and friends,
If you are considering paying for this "neurofeedback" that you are reading aout here, I am requesting that befor you putyour money in the hands of the people that will do this for you that yopu:
A. Find out how much of your money it will set you back
B. Find out BEFORE you do the treatment? if your insurance co will pay for it
C. Find out if the ,whatever it is called, is FDA approved.
D. Be advised that anecdotal reports are hearsay and do not conclude that the neurofeedback is scientifically proven.
E Are there scientific studies that show any proven treatment from this neurofeedback, or whatever you want to call it.
F Do a search:
[neurofeedback, list of confidence tricks, fraud, scam, quackery, snake oil] and read some of the reports that come up
G. Now if this, whatever you call it, is a valid medicl process for depression, addiction, anxiety, then:
H.. Would all the psychiatrist that give mind-altering drugs that could cause death, addiction and other life-ruining conditions be doing what is (redacted by respondent)
>K. If you hold to the "chemical imbalance theory", and the neurofeedback works, then is the theory really false?
L. If you prescribe to the "genetic cause" of depression and other mental issues, and if neurofeedback is a correct remedy, then is the genetic theory false? If not, how does the neurofeedback correct the genetic problem?
M. Do you think that the placebo effect could play a role in the anecdotal reports of effectual results from neurofeedback?
P. Are you aware that there are people that do this procedure and say it is a farce?
Q. Are you aware of the "shill" issue in anecdotal reports?
R. If those insurance companies that will not pay for this procedure, what does that tell you?
Lou
poster:Lou Pilder
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