Becca’s BFRB Breakthrough

For those struggling with anxiety, brain fog, or body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), it can feel like a daily battle against invisible forces. Becca, a young 30-year-old woman dealing with Trichotillomania—a hair-pulling disorder that affects millions—knew this all too well.

Starting at the age of eight, the impulse to pull her hair brought emotional pain, shame, and overwhelming anxiety. Neither childhood therapy nor medications worked, and Becca simply learned to cope and live with this condition. Feeling trapped in a cycle of impulses and emotions she couldn’t control, Becca was now an adult hoping for a way to find relief without medication. When she came to Grey Matters Brain Training Studio, she was ready to explore how neurofeedback could help her find peace, clarity, and freedom from the grip of Trichotillomania.

Mapping Becca’s Path to Healing

Becca’s journey began with a qEEG brain map, which revealed that her brain’s hemispheres were rapidly sharing information—yet much of it was misfiring, leading to her persistent brain fog and anxiety. Additionally, signs of a decades-old moderate concussion surfaced, adding a new dimension to her symptoms. Using this insight, we tailored her neurofeedback training to address her specific needs, focusing on protocols for concussion recovery, anxiety, and symptoms associated with her BFRB.

Becca’s Breakthroughs with Neurofeedback

As Becca continued her training, she began to experience small but powerful transformations that improved her daily life.

Improved Sleep

One of the first changes Becca noticed was her sleep quality. Better, more restful sleep became a reality, allowing her to start each day feeling more refreshed and resilient. For anyone dealing with PTSD or trauma, sleep can be a struggle, so this was a welcome relief and an essential first step in her journey.

Increased Focus and Clarity

As her neurofeedback training progressed, Becca found that her brain began to process information more effectively. The mental fog that once held her back started to lift, leaving her with a sharper focus and improved mental clarity. Tasks became more manageable, and she found herself thinking more clearly and staying engaged throughout the day.

Reduced Urge to Pull

One of Becca’s biggest goals was to reduce her urge to pull her hair. By the end of her neurofeedback journey, she reported not only less anxiety but also a significant decrease in the impulses to pull. The freedom she gained from this long-standing habit brought her newfound confidence and peace.

A Journey to Freedom and Healing

Becca’s success story is a testament to the power of neurofeedback in mitigating anxiety, brain fog, and even tough conditions like body-focused repetitive behaviors. Her journey serves as a reminder that, with the right support, it’s possible to find clarity, peace, and healing.

Where is She Now?

Thanks to neurofeedback training, Becca can regulate her emotions more thoroughly, mitigating her anxiety when it seems to get out of hand. Her Trichotillomania no longer feels like a condition that runs her life, and she’s well on her way to breaking the habitual act and growing new hair with confidence and success. Becca’s goal now is to be completely free of her BFRB, which once defined how she felt and interacted with the world.

If you or someone you love struggles with a BFRB like Trichotillomania, Grey Matters Brain Training Studio in Carmel and Greenwood, IN, is here to help you take the first step toward a brighter future. Visit us online or call one of our studios.

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