Anxiety, Panic Attacks
Anxiety is one of the most common emotional disturbances, affecting people of all ages. It can range from mild worry to severe, persistent anxiety or panic attacks. Anxiety may occur in specific situations—such as school, work, social events, bedtime, being left alone, performing, flying, or it may be pervasive, present for no apparent reason.
Not always psychological
The problem of anxiety highlights the need for a deeper understanding of mental health and how to approach treatment. It is not necessarily psychological. It did not necessarily result from a childhood experience. It does not necessarily require years of psychotherapy.
Neurofeedback research shows that anxiety often stems from systemic brain disorganization; it is not just the psyche or brain chemistry alone. Life experiences such as trauma can contribute, but some people may be naturally predisposed.
Neurofeedback for anxiety and panic attacks
Most people experience rapid improvement in anxiety and panic attacks with ILF-NF, making it a safe and effective alternative to medications or purely psychological therapies. In cases where it is necessary, NF serves as an adjunct to medications and psychological therapies, rendering them more effective and improving overall outcomes.
In fact, here as with other conditions, Neurofeedback may be part of a larger program, but in general it is best to do the Neurofeedback first, so as to achieve the maximum improvement in brain functioning.
Other modalities that may be helpful
- Craniosacral therapy or cranial osteopathy – for birth trauma or head injuries
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – for trauma-related anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – for situational-specific anxiety or phobias
- Psychotherapy – for complex anxiety stemming from multiple experiences
In sum, ILF-Neurofeedback provides rapid and lasting relief from:
- Generalized anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Stress and emotional dysregulation
- Sleep problems
- ADHD-related anxiety or focus issues
- PTSD and trauma-related anxiety
