Scientific American has published a blog post by guest author David Levine titled “Why I Get My Brain Zapped – Conventional therapies haven’t done much good for my anxiety disorder“.
The article relates the experience of the author in seeking a solution to his anxiety disorder. The article discusses the potential of prescribed medication (and the drawbacks), talk therapy, and a range of electrical treatments including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and the Fisher Wallace Stimulator. Mr Levine has been using the Fisher Wallace Stimulator for about six years to help with his anxiety and chronic pain, as well as occasional use for insomnia and jet lag.
The full article is available on the Scientific American website at http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/why-i-get-my-brain-zapped/