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Will I Need to Use Alpha-Stim Every Day, Forever?
Alpha-Stim FAQs
If you’re new to Alpha-Stim or are considering it for anxiety, insomnia, depression*, or pain relief, you may be wondering “How long do I need to use it for?”
Once you start to feel better, will you need to use Alpha-Stim every day? Will you need to use it for the rest of your life? Will you need to increase the frequency or duration of your treatments to maintain the same results?
*FDA cleared for anxiety, insomnia, and pain only, with approval for depression outside of the United States.
How often do I need to use Alpha-Stim to see results?
One of the best things about Alpha-Stim, and what sets it apart from the competition, is that its results are cumulative. In other words, you will need your Alpha-Stim less and less over time, since each treatment builds on the effects of previous treatments.
For example, if you are using your Alpha-Stim to treat anxiety, you may start with daily sessions that range from 20 minutes to an hour. As the weeks pass and your symptoms abate, you may find that you need only a 20-minute treatment every day, every other day, or even weekly.
Similarly, if you suffer from pain, you can use your Alpha-Stim on an as-needed basis. Since the results accumulate with use, you will likely notice that you need fewer and fewer treatments to maintain the same level of relief.
Essentially, you can determine a treatment schedule that works best for you and your lifestyle based on your results.
How fast does Alpha-Stim work for anxiety?
Most people experience relief from anxiety from their very first treatment with Alpha-Stim. You may use your Alpha-Stim on an as-needed basis for your anxiety, or at regular intervals such as daily or every other day.
How fast does Alpha-Stim work for insomnia?
While some people may experience better, longer sleep after just one treatment, it typically takes at least 2 to 3 weeks for insomnia to improve with Alpha-Stim. In some cases, it could take over a month of 2-3 treatments a week.
How fast does Alpha-Stim work for depression*?
Depression symptoms can take the longest to abate. It often takes an average of three or more weeks for a significant change to occur, although some people feel relief within a matter of days.
*Alpha-Stim is FDA-cleared for anxiety, insomnia, and pain only, with approval for depression outside of the United States.
How fast does Alpha-Stim work for pain?
Pain relief is often immediate, with users experiencing benefits during their very first Alpha-Stim M treatment. Alpha-Stim treatments have a cumulative effect, so symptoms will continue to improve with repeated use.
One exception is chronic, widespread pain, which is best treated with daily treatments and may take a few weeks for noticeable improvement. It’s important to talk with your pain management professional about pain relief progress and how to adapt using Alpha-Stim and/or other treatments accordingly.
Should I decrease my treatments with Alpha-Stim over time?
You may find that you do not want to decrease your treatments with Alpha-Stim. That’s okay too! With Alpha-Stim AID and Alpha-Stim M, there is no risk of overuse and no harmful interactions with medications or other treatment modalities that you may be using.
Do I need to use Alpha-Stim for the rest of my life?
The short answer? No, you will not need to use Alpha-Stim every day for the rest of your life. But there is no reason you can’t do so if you want to.
For more information on how long it may take to see results for specific indications, please click here.
If you need more information about using your Alpha-Stim device check out your user guide or reach out to our Customer Support team here.
**Minor and self-limiting risks: alpha-stim.com/risk.
***This blog is not intended to substitute medical guidance provided by a licensed healthcare professional or primary healthcare physician.
