Anxiety and Acupuncture

Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental health problems and affect approximately 1 in 10 people. While anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and allows one to cope with tense situations, it can become excessive and often disabling when it is chronic and felt in everyday situations.

People suffering from an anxiety disorder are subject to intense, prolonged feelings of fright and distress for no obvious reason. The condition turns their life into a continuous journey of unease and fear and can interfere with their relationships with family, friends and colleagues.

Anxiety attacks can include the following changes in a person’s mental and physical state:

Increase in blood pressure

Increase in heart rate

Increased sweating

Decrease in immune and digestive responses

Pallor Trembling

Sense of dread or panic

Nausea

Chills

Anger and sadness

Chinese medicine and acupuncture can alleviate the above symptoms as well as regulate and balance your system so that it functions better in any situation. In a study on the effects of acupuncture for reducing anxiety, 89% of patients found that their symptoms had improved significantly and that their anxiety levels were more manageable. Treatment plans will vary based on severity of the condition but improvements should be seen within 8-10 sessions.