If you’ve been dealing with anxiety or OCD and feel like you’ve tried everything, there’s a lesser-known tool that might be worth a look—the Bio Acoustical Utilization Device, or BAUD for short.
It may sound weird and high-tech (and it kind of is), but the idea is simple: the device plays special binaural sound frequencies through headphones for about 25 minutes while you focus on a specific thought, feeling or memory that’s bothering you. These sounds help your brain “disrupt” the loop that keeps you stuck in anxiety, distress, obsessive thinking or addictions. In some cases, it can also help reduce neuropathic (chronic) pain.
The BAUD is generally used alongside therapy and has helped many people reduce their anxiety, emotional distress and urges — sometimes even after just one session. Here are a few benefits people often notice:
- Quick relief from emotional intensity
Many users feel calmer during or right after a session. - Breaks repetitive thought loops
Great for interrupting obsessive patterns or anxious spirals. - Non-invasive and drug-free
No meds, no side effects—just sound frequencies. - Supports brain rewiring
Helps your brain build new, healthier response patterns over time. - Works well with therapy
Can deepen the effects of CBT, exposure therapy or EMDR.
While it’s not a magic cure, the BAUD is a unique device that has made a big difference for many people. If you’re curious, talk to a therapist who’s trained in it—you might be surprised at how something so simple can make a big shift!
Ready to explore if the BAUD could help you? Visit the West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre to learn more and book an appointment with one of their experienced therapists.