— Inside the pages —
What you’ll find in I Was a Poor Prognosis
Part memoir, part informed reflection, this book follows Tina Buck’s lived experience and professional lens—offering an accessible introduction to brain health, trauma, addiction recovery, and neurofeedback without promising outcomes.
A personal story, clearly told
Follow a candid, step-by-step narrative of losing stability and working toward clarity again—written to be engaging, grounded, and readable whether you’re new to these topics or steeped in them.
— Memoir with context
Brain health & neurofeedback basics
Learn what neurofeedback is, why people explore it, and how Tina explains it in plain language—along with careful boundaries about what evidence can and can’t claim and what’s still uncertain.
— Education, not medical advice
Questions that support next steps
Get practical prompts to help you talk with a qualified provider, evaluate fit, and make informed choices—especially if you’re navigating trauma histories or recovery and want a thoughtful, trauma-aware approach.
— Ask better questions
— From the Book —
What neurofeedback taught me when my mind felt unrecoverable
A personal and professional story about brain health, trauma, addiction recovery, and the slow work of finding solid ground again—without promising easy fixes.
A page from the writing desk · [year]
I didn’t set out to write a manifesto or a miracle story. I wrote because I remember what it’s like to be told—directly or indirectly—that you are a poor prognosis. In those seasons, the world shrinks to symptoms, labels, and the exhausting effort of getting through a day. In I Was a Poor Prognosis, I share the lived reality of losing my mind and the long, uneven process of finding it again, alongside what my clinical training helped me notice about stress, trauma, and the brain’s capacity to change.
“Recovery wasn’t a straight line—it was a series of small returns to myself.”
Neurofeedback enters this story as one part of a larger recovery journey, not as a cure-all. I describe what it is, what a session can feel like, and why learning to read the nervous system with more precision mattered for me. I also name the limits—what we can and can’t say about outcomes—and the importance of working with qualified providers. My hope is to offer language and context that helps readers ask better questions and feel less alone in the process.
If you’re curious about the book, start with the short description on this page and the FAQs below. If you’re supporting someone you love—or you’re a professional looking for a human story that respects complexity—I wrote with you in mind. This is an invitation to explore brain health with honesty, care, and clear boundaries: education and lived experience, not medical advice.
— Tina Buck, PhD
— Book FAQs —
Frequently Asked Book Questions
Answers to common questions about I Was a Poor Prognosis, what you’ll find inside, and how to stay in the loop for launch news—without making promises about outcomes or offering medical advice.
It’s a personal and professional account from Tina Buck, PhD, weaving memoir with accessible education about brain health, trauma, addiction recovery, and neurofeedback. The goal is to help readers understand concepts and ask better questions—not to diagnose, treat, or replace professional care.
No. The book is written for general readers, with plain-language explanations and context along the way. If you’re new to neurofeedback or brain health, you’ll find the ideas introduced step by step, with terms explained as they come up.
No. Experiences with neurofeedback vary, and the book does not promise specific results. It shares one person’s story and discusses neurofeedback as an educational topic, including the limits of evidence and why individual factors and qualified guidance matter.
No. This website and the book are for educational purposes and personal storytelling only. If you’re dealing with urgent symptoms or safety concerns, please seek help from a licensed clinician or local emergency services.
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