In cases where the patient can remove him or herself from the stress, Traditional Chinese Medicine should actually be able to exact a cure. When I talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine, I am speaking of treatment with both Chinese herbs and acupuncture needles. In Traditional Chinese Medicine we approach the body in a different way than Western medicine. The symptoms manifested by these psychological problems according to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory are caused by deficiencies or imbalances of chi which can be alleviated by the use of needles and herbs. My knowledge and experience suggests that almost all patients suffering from stress, anxiety, and depression will benefit from treatment with needles and herbs.
Some people feel good for a short time, while others can actually stop drugs and psychotherapy.
It usually takes about ten treatments to get substantial results. Many people will feel temporary relief after one or two treatments, so they will discontinue treatments before the treatment has been maximized. One of the interesting and vital elements of Traditional Chinese medicine is that the way we treat and prescribe is geared towards each individual. We look at age, constitution, living environment, lifestyle, work, and length of condition. There are a variety of Chinese herbal formulas to treat various psychological conditions.