Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Extreme Stress
What Is Anxiety and How Does It Affect You?
Anxiety is more than temporary worry—it’s a prolonged state of mental and physical distress. It can manifest as chronic nervousness, panic attacks, or stress-induced physical symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. In more severe cases, anxiety leads to social withdrawal, poor sleep, and inability to function normally.
Conditions under the anxiety umbrella include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- Stress-related conditions like burnout and PTSD
At our clinic, we don’t treat symptoms superficially—we identify neurological patterns and offer a personalized, brain-based approach.
Common Symptoms of Anxiety & Panic Attacks
While anxiety symptoms vary from person to person, common signs include:
- Constant worry or overthinking
- Rapid heartbeat or shortness of breath
- Restlessness or trouble sleeping
- Sudden feelings of terror (panic attacks)
- Sweating, shaking, or dizziness
- Difficulty concentrating
In cases of panic attacks, these symptoms may peak suddenly and mimic a heart attack. At Neuro Brain, our evaluation includes both psychological and neurological diagnostics to uncover how your brain reacts under stress and what may be triggering these events.
Causes and Risk Factors
Anxiety disorders often result from a complex mix of genetic, environmental, and brain-based factors. Common causes include
- Traumatic events or chronic stress
- Chemical imbalances in the brain (e.g., serotonin, cortisol)
- Sleep disturbances
- Hormonal changes or medical conditions
- Personality types prone to perfectionism or high sensitivity
Brain scans and EEG analysis at our clinic help us identify abnormal brainwave activity, which may correspond with heightened emotional reactivity or poor stress regulation.
Innovative Treatment for Anxiety & Stress in Vancouver
While traditional treatments such as medication and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) are helpful for many, they don’t work for everyone—or may come with unwanted side effects. That’s why our clinic offers MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy)—a cutting-edge brain treatment that’s:
- Non-invasive
- Drug-free
- Customized using your own brainwave data
What is MeRT?
MeRT is a highly individualized form of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We begin with a detailed qEEG brain scan to map your brain’s electrical patterns. Then, we create a protocol tailored to your unique neurological needs, gently stimulating underactive areas while calming overactive ones.
Research shows this approach can help restore balance in stress-related and anxiety-prone brain regions, improving mood, focus, and emotional stability.
Results You Can Expect
Patients undergoing MeRT often report:
- Reduced panic attacks
- Calmer emotional responses
- Improved sleep quality
- Sharper concentration
- Lower physical symptoms of anxiety (tightness, fatigue)
Each course of therapy includes re-evaluation every 10 sessions to ensure continued improvement and protocol optimization.
Prevention and Lifestyle Support
In addition to MeRT, we offer lifestyle coaching and support strategies to build resilience:
- Breathing & grounding techniques
- Sleep hygiene guidance
- Mindfulness and meditation tools
- Nutritional strategies to stabilize mood
These complementary tools help prevent relapses and empower patients to take control of their stress.
Why Choose Neuro Brain Treatment Vancouver?
- Certified specialists in anxiety-related brain health
- Advanced diagnostics using EEG and functional brain mapping
- Compassionate, personalized care plans
- Proven success with panic and chronic stress cases
We don’t just manage your symptoms—we aim to retrain your brain for long-term relief.