Sometimes anxiety is not experienced primarily as a thought.
It may feel like a racing heart, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, irritability, restlessness, hypervigilance, or an inability to truly relax.
This is one reason we talk so much about nervous-system regulation at Phoenix.
When people experience prolonged stress, simply telling themselves to “calm down” may not be enough. Treatment can include learning to recognize activation earlier and developing strategies that help the mind and body respond differently.
Research continues to explore whether EEG neurofeedback can influence physiological and behavioral responses to stress. One 2024 experimental study reported changes in several measured stress-related outcomes following neurofeedback, though more research is needed. (PubMed)
Research:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38306574/
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https://phoenixneurmhc.com/contact-us/
