How A CES Device Beat This Tech Blogger’s “Villainous” Anxiety
Blogger and tech enthusiast Dakster Sullivan has struggled with anxiety for a long time. In Dakster’s own words: “Anxiety has been the main villain in my story for as long as I can remember.”
Thankfully, in the battle for good and evil, Alpha-Stim® was Dakster’s hero.
A Gentle Reboot for My Brain
“I was introduced to Alpha-Stim AID by a co-worker who suggested I look into it to help with anxiety. Anxiety has been the main villain in my story for as long as I can remember. I’ve tried numerous tools to help reduce or eliminate it and they all work to an extent, but nothing gives me that relief that comes from taking my emergency anxiety meds. After reaching out, the company agreed to let me try it out and share my experience with our readers to see if they live up to the hype.”
“In medical terms, the Alpha-Stim AID is a cranial electrotherapy device. In geek speak…it’s like giving your brain a software patch. You clip it to your ears, it runs a super low electrical current (I barely feel it and I’m super sensitive to these things), and it smooths out the glitchy brain signals that fuel your anxiety. I think of it as a gentle reboot that nudges my brainwaves back into a “calm state” without needing my meds.”
Why I Chose to Try Alpha-Stim AID to Help Me Feel Calm Again
People often explore different options for treating anxiety until they find the “right” fit, and Dakster’s situation was no different. Dakster tried other anxiety relief therapies prior to Alpha-Stim, but nothing worked. In Dakster’s own words:
“It’s no secret that I struggle with anxiety. Currently, my life has been on the more stressful side because of my job, and medications were not helping without adding unwanted side effects. In April, I underwent TMS therapy for the second time and it “zapped” out my depression, but anxiety lingered. It got worse as my job situation got more stressful.
After some research, I decided the Alpha-Stim AID was my next step. I wanted something portable, and above all, worked.
I spoke to the company and managed my expectations before embarking on this journey. I learned that while many people feel different after just a few sessions, some take up to a month to really feel the full effects.”
Pros to Using Alpha-Stim
Dakster had a lot of positive “pros” for Alpha-Stim, especially its portability and non-drug design. Some of the pros of using Alpha-Stim for anxiety that Dakster noted included:
- Drug-free
- Easy to use
- Extremely portable (easy to take with you, use anywhere)
- Can use without feeling stigmatized (“If you need to use it while out of the house or in a public place, it looks like you have headphones on.”)
- Cost value is better when compared to how much medications cost over time
- Added value of being able to use at home safely and not having to travel to a therapist or doctor’s office to use
- Can be used multiple times a day safely, making it an ideal option for treating acute and severe anxiety
“If you compare the cost of medications and doctor’s appointments, as well as time lost from missing work for appointments and travel, the Alpha-Stim AID pays for itself rather quickly.”
Want to Try Alpha-Stim?
Alpha-Stim is a safe, non-drug option for treating anxiety. It also helps with insomnia, depression*, and pain. If you’re curious about trying Alpha-Stim for anxiety, you can go with either the Alpha-Stim AID or Alpha-Stim M device.
- Easy to get: Book a telehealth appointment to get started
- Buy online: Once you know which Alpha-Stim you need, purchase online. You can use HSA funds, FSA funds, a credit or debit card, or choose an easy monthly payment plan* (available in most locations)
- Start using it! Once you get your device, start using it! And remember, your healthcare professional can address any medical concerns. For help with device instructions or getting started, our Medical Affairs team is available to assist.
Read Dakster’s full Alpha-Stim AID experience at GEEK DAD here.
*Minor and self-limiting effects: alpha-stim.com/risk. Alpha-Stim is a non-invasive, non-drug medical device that is FDA-cleared for treating anxiety, insomnia, and pain in the United States, with approval for depression outside of the United States.
Sources:
- https://www.veteransdisabilityinfo.com/blog/causes-of-back-pain-in-the-military/