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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or CFS, is a complex and debilitating disorder that is characterized by extreme fatigue which does not improve with rest. This primary symptom is often also accompanied by a variety of ‘non-specific’ symptoms such as: muscle pain, bloating, insomnia, and impaired memory. One of the frustrating things about CFS is that often all of these symptoms are impossible for medical professionals to “find” in the body. People with CFS often lose much of their previous ability to actively function at work and/or at home and this loss can, understandably, be the catalyst for the onset of depression or anxiety. Chronic Fatigue is often found to be associated with fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, the Epstein-Barr virus, and a general dysfunction of the immune system. Unfortunately, the cause(s) of CFS are currently unknown.
While there is no conclusive research or evidence that proves the effectiveness of Neurofeedback training for CFS in itself, Neurofeedback does effectively reduce symptoms such as sleep dysfunction, chronic pain and headaches, concentration problems, depression, and anxiety - all of which can be significant factors of CFS. At this time many clinicians have reported successful outcomes training CFS individuals with Neurofeedback. As with all kinds of treatment and training, there are limitations to the effectiveness of Neurofeedback for CFS. While some people have experienced profound healing as a result of Neurofeedback, others receive only limited benefits. Chronic fatigue syndrome remains somewhat of a mystery and, presently, it is unclear why Neurofeedback training works so well for some and not as well for others. Individuals with CFS might want to “test the waters” by embarking on a short series of training sessions (7-10) to see if Neurofeedback begins to help their symptoms. It seems that key markers for determining whether Neurofeedback training for CFS will be successful are: a) an improvement of sleeping patterns; and b) a gradual increase in energy levels..
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