The truth about brain retraining (in my experience)
After spending tens of thousands of $ in the past two years trying to fix my health, a week ago I signed up for a brain retraining program. I won't tell you which one, or else it sounds as if I have any interest, which I don't. I think that there is a huge misunderstanding among long haulers about why these programs help. In my opinion, the real reason why this program helps -and it is already helping me- is the massive amount of serotonin, dopamine, and gaba that it makes your brain release.
The program consists of routines and exercises that, if performed correctly and in the right amount (at least one hour a day), make you feel shivers of positive emotions along your spine. The first time I did it I literally had tears of joy coming down my face. The massive amount of neurotransmitters released during these exercises can definitely have systemic effects that go beyond improving your mood. If you don't feel really joyful during these exercises, you are probably not doing them correctly, or perhaps that particular program is not for you and you need to pick another one.
Also, note that I am continuing taking my supplements, medications, and following medical advice. This program, in my view, is a nice add-on to whatever treatment you are doing.