Anxiety disorder Chinese medicine differentiation

Even highly developed Western medicine has difficulty in treating mental illnesses such as anxiety disorder. The main cause of anxiety disorder still lies with the patient. Both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine have their own treatment principles for anxiety disorder. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, anxiety disorder is viewed from a dialectical standpoint. The reason for anxiety is entirely the result of the disorder of Qi and blood in the patient's body. When treating anxiety disorder, it is also important to regulate Qi and blood and balance Yin and Yang.

TCM believes that this disease is mostly caused by deficiency of Qi and blood in the body, internal injury of emotions, depression of liver Qi, dysfunction of the flow of Qi, imbalance of Qi, dysfunction of ascending and descending, dysfunction of spleen function, insufficient biochemical function, gradual deficiency of Qi and blood, loss of control of the mind, internal obstruction of phlegm and blood stasis, indecisiveness due to gallbladder deficiency, Qi stagnation turning into fire, which over time will hurt the heart, disturb the mind, make the mind restless and lose control of the spirit.

Traditional Chinese medicine's method of treating anxiety disorders mainly provides symptomatic treatment based on the patient's symptoms and manifestations, and advocates a comprehensive approach that combines treatment and regulation. While soothing the liver, nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the stomach, and benefiting the lungs, it can also calm the mind, regulate qi and blood, and balance yin and yang. In addition, Chinese medicine's regulatory treatment methods can also have unexpected effects in strengthening human immunity, improving the human endocrine regulation system, and enhancing body vitality.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes tranquility to cultivate the body and mind. Meditation, exercise (especially aerobic exercise), and relaxation can all effectively relieve anxiety symptoms, but the effectiveness of these methods varies from person to person. For example, for patients with physical symptoms such as migraines or nausea and dizziness, exercise is more effective; while for patients with mental symptoms, meditation or other mental relaxation methods are more useful.