Neurofeedback for Anxiety & Stress

ANXIETY

Anxiety is a general term for several disorders which cause nervousness, fear, apprehension and worrying. It is the number one reason clients seek out Neurofeedback. These disorders affect how we feel and behave, and they can manifest real physical symptoms. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling while severe anxiety can be extremely debilitating, having a serious impact on daily life. People often experience a general state of worry or fear before confronting something challenging such as a test, examination, recital, or interview. These feelings are easily justified and considered normal. Anxiety is considered a problem when symptoms interfere with a person’s ability to sleep or otherwise function. Generally speaking, anxiety occurs when a reaction is out of proportion with what might be normally expected in a situation.

Anxiety disorders can be classified into several more specific types. Some examples are panic, phobia, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Anxiety disorders may be caused by environmental factors, medical factors, genetics, brain chemistry, substance abuse or a combination of these. It is most commonly triggered by the stress in our lives. Usually anxiety is a response to outside forces, but it is possible that we make ourselves anxious with “negative self-talk” – a habit of always telling ourselves the worst will happen. Through the process of deep relaxation the brain will bring itself into balance, and our clients begin to feel a sense of calm and well being. The worries and fear simply fall away. People with anxiety disorders present a variety of physical symptoms in addition to non-physical symptoms which characterize the disorders, such as excessive, unrealistic worrying. Many of these symptoms are similar to those exhibited by a person suffering general illness, heart attack or stroke, and this tends to further increase anxiety. The following is a list of physical symptoms associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD):
  • TremblingChurning stomach
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Backache
  • Heart palpitations
  • Numbness or “pins and needles” in arms, hands or legs
  • Sweating/flushing
  • Restlessness
  • Easily tired
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Muscle tension
  • Frequent urination
  • Trouble falling or staying asleep
  • Being easily startled
Help With Anxiety

Supporting a calmer, more balanced brain

Stress and anxiety can affect how we feel, think, sleep and respond to everyday life. When your brain is continually operating in a state of heightened activity, it can sometimes feel difficult to slow down, relax or switch off.


At Brain Awakening, we use Brain Trainer to work with your individual brain patterns and support the brain's ability to move toward a more balanced state.


When stress and anxiety become part of everyday life


Everyone experiences stress from time to time. But when stress or anxious feelings become persistent, they can begin to affect many areas of daily life.

You may notice:

  • Difficulty relaxing or switching off
  • Racing or busy thoughts
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep
  • Feeling tense or on edge
  • Feeling mentally or emotionally drained


Everyone experiences these challenges differently, which is why we take an individualized approach.


How Brain Awakening may help, using feedback from your brain's electrical activity to help identify patterns and provide the brain with information during a session.  Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, sessions are based on your individual brain patterns. The goal is to support the brain as it works toward greater balance and flexibility.


A personalized approach


Every brain is unique. Your evaluation gives us an opportunity to look at your individual brain patterns and establish a starting point.


From there, sessions are designed around your individual response and provide an opportunity to continue working with your brain patterns over time.


Explore Anxiety & Stress

If you're looking for support with anxiety, ongoing stress or simply finding it difficult to slow down, explore the pages below to learn more.


Neurofeedback for Anxiety


Learn more about anxiety, busy thoughts and the challenges that can come with feeling continually on edge.


Neurofeedback for Stress & Overwhelm



Explore how Brain Awakening may support people who feel stressed, overwhelmed or unable to fully switch off.



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