If you’ve noticed yourself feeling disconnected, anxious, or overstimulated—especially after too much time spent online—you’re not imagining it. Excessive screen time can disrupt your nervous system and even worsen symptoms of trauma, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. This is why a digital detox can be a good option.
At Trauma Healing NW, we support individuals recovering from trauma and chronic stress—and digital overload is a common issue. Here’s how a digital detox, supported by neurofeedback and therapy, can help restore your sense of calm and control.
What Digital Overload Does to the Trauma-Impacted Brain
For those with a history of trauma, constant digital input can keep the brain in fight-or-flight mode. Endless notifications and constant multitasking mimic the overstimulation of trauma, reinforcing old stress patterns.
Behaviors such as “doomscrolling” or overconsuming content can lead to emotional numbing, difficulty sleeping, or increased irritability.
Brainwave Imbalances from Screens
Too much tech time can spike high beta waves, leaving you wired and restless. Meanwhile, the soothing alpha and delta waves that support rest and recovery get drowned out by the tech noise.
Neurofeedback helps recalibrate this imbalance—training your brain to relax without shutting down, and to engage without overstimulation.
A Trauma-Informed Digital Detox
Extreme tech fasts or shame around screen use often just exacerbates the problem. Instead, we prefer a gentle approach, integrating:
- Neurofeedback for brainwave rebalancing
- EMDR or exposure therapy for emotional processing
- Personalized strategies to reduce tech-related triggers
This combination encourages a grounded feeling, leading to an emotionally present, and empowered mind—even in a digitally demanding world.
Take a Tech Break to Heal Your Mind
Your brain is trying to adapt. We’re here to help it do so in a way that’s healing and sustainable. Book a session at Trauma Healing NW and discover how neurofeedback and trauma-informed therapy can support your mental clarity and peace of mind.