The roots of anxiety delve into a complex interplay of factors. While a substantial genetic predisposition, exceeding 30%, contributes to the risk, adverse childhood experiences and specific parenting styles, such as overprotection or excessive control, also elevate susceptibility. Moreover, factors like head injuries, medication side effects, hormonal imbalances, blood sugar fluctuations, substance abuse, and psychosocial stressors can trigger or exacerbate symptoms, emphasizing the intricate nature of anxiety's origins.

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems worldwide. These disorders are associated with considerable societal costs and impairment of quality of life. Despite adequate pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, many clients still remain symptomatic creating a massive need for other modalities as treatment options for anxiety disorder, especially in difficult cases or when other options have failed (Sarkar & Kar, 2016). Neuro-stimulation techniques provide a novel approach to treatment of patients with anxiety disorders. Neurotherapy and mental reprogramming techniques suc as Emotional Freedom Technique have been shown to be more effective than talk therapy for reducing symptoms of PTSD, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. (Jeong & Stein, 2023). Certain brainwave patterns can be seen in people with anxiety disorders. The most common include excessive beta and diminished alpha levels, beta spindles, increased right frontal lobe activity, and higher than normal alpha peak frequency (Arns, 2008).