Electrotherapy: How CES Can Help With Anxiety
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A Brief History of CES
How Does CES Work?
CES Frequencies
- 0.5Hz: the brainwave pattern of deep (or sub) Delta; primarily used to increase endorphins; good for depression and reducing pain
- 100Hz: the most popular frequency for anxiety, stress, and better sleep; primarily used to increase serotonin in the brain; relaxes the mind and helps focus
Is CES Safe?
CES devices operate on a single 9-volt battery and provide 1/1000th the current of ECT.
How To Use A CES Device
- Get into a seated position
- It's generally advised to wet (or use an electrode gel) at the point of contact, such as the earlobes
- Attach the electrodes to the contact points
- Turn on the device and choose the session/frequency setting
- Start session
- Most devices automatically begin at the lowest possible intensity
- You can turn up the intensity if/when desired
- A very faint tingling may be felt at the correct intensity
- You should not feel any sensations of pain or discomfort (if you do the intensity is way too high)
- Most devices will auto shut off at the end of the session, if not turn off the device once finished
Using CES for Anxiety
How to Purchase a CES Device
- FDA approved devices (requires a doctor's prescription): these include devices like Alpha-Stim and Fisher Wallace
- Non-FDA approved devices (no prescription needed): these include devices such as Oasis Pro and CES Ultra
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Precautions Before Using
If you are pregnant, have a history of seizures or have medical implants you should not use any CES device. In addition if you suffer from a severe psychiatric condition it is highly advised to get a professional opinion prior to starting a CES treatment.
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If you still have questions about how CES works, specific CES devices or anything else related to Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulatation – please leave your questions in the comments section below and we'll do our best to answer!

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Sorry one more question. What about music with bilateral beats while using CES?
I’ve personally never tried combining the two but I don’t see why you couldn’t. Mind Alive makes a CES/Audio-Video Brainwave Entrainment combo. https://mindalive.com/collections/ces-devices/products/david-delight-pro
I’ve never used it but that is similar to what you are referring to.
The only issue I would see if you did use a standalone audio program and a standalone CES device would be having dissimilar frequencies. Meaning the audio program was in Alpha range while the CES was in the Delta range. As I mentioned I’ve never combined the two but that may be an issue or it may not, I’m not completely sure.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Robert
For best results, is there a time that is best to use the CES,? First thing in the morning, night before bed or while going to sleep,does in not matter? Can you read or watch TV while using it.
Hello Lori,
The best time of day will depend on the unit you are using, the frequency (Hz) of your particular session and the purpose of the session.
For instance, the Alpha-Stim CES device is FDA approved for insomnia along with anxiety and depression. So, if you were using it for insomnia you would use close to bedtime.
The unit that I use is the Oasis Pro, which has several different frequency settings. The 2 most popular being 100 Hz (the most popular for sleep and anxiety) and 0.5-3 Hz (which is good for pain relief and increasing endorphins).
I once contacted the owners of Oasis Pro and they recommended not using the 0.5-3Hz close to bedtime because it could cause problems falling asleep. I personally found the opposite to be the case, that particular range makes me drowsy while the 100 Hz range reduced anxiety without making me drowsy.
In the end, it would probably be best to try out the different frequencies based on your needs and see how they affect you personally.
Yes, you can read or watch TV while using it.
Thanks,
Robert