Anger issues?

Anger in our society seems to be on the rise, with the mounting stressors locally, nationally and in the world, along with our limited ability to move about freely due to the pandemic. Emotions are high; grief and depression feed the anger, and many find themselves either not knowing what to “do” with their anger, or they are unleashing their anger in inappropriate ways.

In the Neurofeedback world, we look at the “reactivity” of a person’s nervous system as part of their ability to deal with angry feelings and events. If the nervous system is highly reactive, chances are that small triggers may be more irritable to a person, and their response to an upsetting event is out of proportion to the event itself. Neurofeedback can help settle the brain and nervous system, which can often help a person to feel less reactive to triggers, and thus less irritable. Clients report that things that used to bother them aren’t such a big deal, anymore.

Some clients report that as they undergo the Neurofeedback sessions, it feels like “space opens up” between a triggering event, and their response. This allows them to make a better choice about how to respond to the event. Others say they may feel the anger impulse, but it doesn’t ignite like it normally does; it’s almost like a spark from a fire that lands in the snow, instead of a can of papers.

Neurofeedback is a safe and gentle process, and is well-endorsed by the Mayo Clinic, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and more. Positive changes are usually long-term to permanent.

So, if you or a loved one is looking for a way to cool the flames of a hot temper, or just to find some relief for stress, sleep, pain or focus during these challenging times, check out Neurofeedback!

Gretchen Morse, DMA, is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and serves on the Board of the Midwest Society for Behavioral Medicine and Biofeedback.For information, call her at 517/290-4965, visit her website at www.mmneuro.com , or “Like” Mid-Michigan Neurofeedback on Facebook.