When it comes to treatments for symptoms of things like anxiety or depression, the search for an effective solution can seem endless. Most often, the search starts with a primary care physician who will recommend one of two paths: medication or talk therapy. For some, this is the end of the road and they don’t need any additional support. For many, though, these two solutions barely scratch the surface. Alpha-Stim AID is a treatment option that has shown significant promise when used to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. However, because Alpha-Stim is not as mainstream as some of the other solutions, some people are a bit wary of what to expect and what the potential side effects might be. As trained Alpha-Stim AID clinicians, we want to share our expertise on the benefits of this treatment options and what the potential Alpha-Stim side effects may look like.
Understanding The Process Of Alpha-Stim AID and Potential Alpha-Stim Side Effects
Alpha-Stim AID is a supporting treatment for neurofeedback therapy. It is a small, patented device that taps into the electrical currents that occur within the brain. Through cranial electrotherapy stimulation, a non-invasive microcurrent, your brain is stimulated and targeted groups of nerve cells can be treated to reduce your symptoms.
In many cases, the Alpha-Stim side effects are nearly non-existent, while the treatment significantly outperforms common medication regimens by upwards of 25%.
Alpha-Stim Side Effects When Treating Depression
Alpha-Stim AID has proven to be especially beneficial in the treatment of depression. The problem lies in the fact that many people are inclined to jump toward a prescription treatment option that often has much more risk and much less benefit to the patient. When it comes to the most common antidepressants, the list of potential side effects is extensive – from weight gain and sleeplessness to panic attacks and feelings of anger or violence. In that case, we’re barely scratching the surface, especially considering the various factors that go into symptoms and treatment of depression.
The list of Alpha-Stim side effects in the treatment of depression is not nearly as exhaustive, however. In more than 100 clinical studies of depression treatment with Alpha-Stim AID, less than 1% of patients reported any kind of side effects from the Alpha-Stim treatments.
Alpha-Stim Side Effects When Treating Anxiety
Anxiety is another mental health struggle for which Alpha-Stim AID can be a highly beneficial solution. In fact, in a study of patients who’d previously been prescribed the common anti-anxiety medication, Xanax, there was a margin of about 6-10% improvement in symptom reduction when using Alpha-Stim AID versus the prescription drug.
We took a look at the extensive list of side effects that accompany anti-anxiety medications, including seizures, nightmares, rashed, and suicidal thoughts. In comparison, we analyzed studies done on patients who opted for Alpha-Stim AID for treatment to see what kinds of side effects were experienced. Much like those seeking treatment for depression, Alpha-Stim side effects were also dramatically lower than those associated with medication.
Across the various symptoms Alpha-Stim AID can treat, we saw astonishingly low reported side effects. In more than 100 studies of patients with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain, we saw the following:
- .07% reporting dizziness
- .07% reporting skin irritation from the electrodes
- .10% reporting minor headaches
When you look at it this way, the limited Alpha-Stim side effects certainly make it a treatment worth considering when you’re struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Is Alpha-Stim AID Right For You?
Whether you’ve been struggling to find the right treatment option to help you manage symptoms of anxiety or depression or you’ve been newly diagnosed and don’t want to jump right into medication, it might be worth considering Alpha-Stim AID as an option. The consistent improvements that patients experience, combined with the rare reported Alpha-Stim side effects make it a low-risk option for those looking to reduce negative symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.
Contact the Alpha-Stim AID experts at Braincode Centers to learn more about treatment options that could be right for you.
