Affecting nearly one in three adolescents and adults, anxiety disorders represent a significant mental health challenge. For those whose anxiety persists despite traditional treatments, the Vancouver Brain Treatment Clinic offers a promising solution. We specialize in personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (PrTMS®), a safe, non-invasive technique that targets and modulates the disrupted brainwave patterns underlying anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. To explore if PrTMS® is right for you, please contact our office by phone or schedule an appointment online.
Anxiety & OCD: Your Questions Answered
What are anxiety disorders?
When you feel anxious, your brain floods your body with hormones, preparing you for "fight or flight." Normally, these chemicals return to baseline after the threat passes. However, in anxiety disorders, your brain remains in a state of high alert, even without real danger. This persistent anxiety is often linked to abnormal brainwave patterns. Personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (PrTMS®) can help restore these patterns, balancing brain activity and reducing anxiety.
What about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
OCD, now classified separately from anxiety disorders, involves obsessions (uncontrollable, intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors performed to relieve anxiety). While distinct, OCD often coexists with anxiety. Like anxiety disorders, OCD is associated with abnormal brain electrical activity. PrTMS®, including traditional TMS which is FDA-approved for OCD, can help modify these brainwaves and alleviate symptoms.
How does PrTMS® work?
PrTMS® uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target and modulate brainwave activity, but with a personalized approach. At the Vancouver Brain Treatment Clinic, we optimize PrTMS® through a three-step process:
Brain Mapping (EEG): We use an electroencephalogram (EEG) and AI to create a detailed map of your brain's electrical activity, identifying any irregularities.
Symptom Assessment: A comprehensive questionnaire helps us understand your specific symptoms and tailor treatment to your unique needs.
Personalized Protocol: Our AI software analyzes your EEG data and symptom assessment to develop a customized PrTMS® therapy plan.
What can I expect during PrTMS® treatment?
Treatment involves five 30-minute sessions per week for 6-8 weeks. You can resume your daily activities immediately after each session. We monitor your progress with ongoing EEGs, adjusting the treatment as needed to ensure optimal results with the lowest possible TMS intensity. Many patients experience noticeable symptom improvement within weeks, and some see results even sooner.
Are you ready to find relief?
If you're struggling with anxiety or OCD, especially if conventional treatments haven't helped, PrTMS® may be the answer. Contact the Vancouver Brain Treatment Clinic today to schedule your appointment.
TMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) stimulates neurons using magnetic pulses which can restore normal brainwave activity
PrTMS for Autism
Utilizing PrTMS®, magnetic waves are used to gently stimulate targeted areas of the brain to improve connectivity and function.
PrTMS for Anxiety
Utilizing PrTMS® to treat the disrupted brainwaves that are the source of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder
PrTMS for Depression
PrTMS® is an alternative treatment fo patients with major depressive disorder who have not responded to antidepressants.
PrTMS for PTSD
PrTMS® is a customized and drug-free treatment that can improve brain function in areas affected by PTSD.
PrTMS for ADHD
PrTMS® is an effective, noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to restore normal brain activity to relieve symptoms of ADHD.
PrTMS for Sleep Disorders
PrTMS® is a drug free and non-invasive treatment that can help patients with sleep deficiencies and chronic sleep disorders.
PrTMS for Concussions
PrTMS® can help identify and treat areas of the brain that have slowed down or sped up due to repetitive head trauma and sleep deprivation.