Recently, a special patient, Aunt Li, 53 years old, visited the Chinese Medicine Psychological Adjustment Unit of the Third People’s Hospital in Zhuhai. Aunt Li has been troubled by symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, and palpitations for a long time. Her life is shrouded in clouds of worry, extreme anxiety, and tension in her relationship with her family. These are typical manifestations of generalized anxiety disorder, a common mental health issue in modern society.
According to Dr. Wang Changqi, the head of the Chinese Medicine Psychological Adjustment Unit, generalized anxiety disorder not only affects patients’ emotions but also often comes with various physical discomforts, creating a vicious cycle and increasing the difficulty of treatment. Studies have shown that in China, more female patients suffer from this condition than male patients, and many seek initial consultation outside of psychiatric departments. Chinese medicine categorizes such conditions as “depression,” “palpitations,” and “insomnia,” emphasizing the close connection between emotions and organ functions.
For Aunt Li’s condition, the Chinese Medicine Psychological Adjustment Ward has adopted a personalized treatment plan integrating Chinese and Western medicine. Scraping therapy on the head, as one of the distinctive Chinese medicine treatments, effectively relieved her anxiety and insomnia by stimulating the meridians and acupoints on her head to regulate the circulation of qi and blood. By combining oral Chinese and Western medicines, acupoint application, herbal steaming, and other treatment methods, Aunt Li’s symptoms improved rapidly, and she felt unprecedented comfort and relaxation after the first treatment. In addition, the ward tailored an activity release plan for Aunt Li, including the Eight Section Brocade exercise, mindfulness stress reduction activities, and Five Elements music therapy, comprehensively promoting her physical and mental recovery. These activities not only enhanced her physical fitness but also helped her adjust her mindset, regaining inner peace and confidence.
In just two weeks, Aunt Li’s condition has significantly improved. Her anxiety is under control, her sleep quality has greatly improved, and her relationship with her family has been restored to harmony. According to Dr. Wang Changqi, to allow more citizens to experience the unique advantages and significant therapeutic effects of Chinese medicine psychology, they invite everyone to share in physical and mental health. They have planned to hold the “Chinese Medicine Psychology Month Open Experience Activity” at the Third People’s Hospital in Zhuhai on August 4, 17, and 31. The event will include Chinese medicine psychology health lectures, Chinese medicine psychological health Qigong, and Chinese medicine psychological therapy experiences. Citizens are welcomed to come to the hospital to experience and explore new pathways to physical and mental harmony!
