Background
This case study follows a 50-year-old man who had recently emerged from a deeply tumultuous relationship., which ended in divorce. The emotional fallout left him in a state of heavy depression, with his sleep, motivation, and overall wellbeing severely impacted. A concerned relative decided to gift him a 4-week Neurofeedback rental, hoping it might offer some gentle support as he began to piece his life back together. At first, he felt unsure because he doubted he could stick to any routine in his current state, but with a bit of encouragement and check-ins from us, he began using the system consistently.
His Journey and Results
After the first week, he found a rhythm and completed 14 sessions across the rental. The shifts he experienced were both practical and emotional, helping him reconnect with the parts of himself he thought he had lost.
His sleep became more regulated after weeks of emotional stress and disrupted nights, he began sleeping in a more consistent pattern.
He naturally found himself returning to hobbies he had once loved, without forcing it, he found himself naturally opening back up to them.
Most meaningfully, he began to deeply cherish the time he had with his children, with whom he shared custody. The emotional presence he had previously struggled to access started to return.
Whole Household Impact
Although he lived alone, the time he spent with his children became richer and more connected. He was more present, more balanced and able to enjoy moments with them without the cloud of emotional exhaustion. The Neurofeedback gave him the internal space to begin healing and the people closest to him felt the difference.
Conclusion
This man’s story highlights how neurofeedback for depression after a divorce can offer gentle, consistent support without requiring a major effort upfront. Through regular sessions, he was able to regulate his sleep, reconnect with parts of himself he had lost, and become more emotionally available for his children. For men navigating major life transitions and emotional exhaustion, Neurofeedback can provide a quiet pathway back to balance, self-worth, and renewed connection.