Depression, already reaching a severe stage, unable to do anything, nor desiring to do so.
Occasionally confusing dreams with reality, repeating dreams within dreams.
Excessive sleepiness, sleeping over twelve hours a day.
Experiencing nightmares two to three times a week, waking up startled and then returning to sleep.
Feeling low-spirited, finding it hard to experience joy.
Self-harm, to a great extent.
Mental distraction, unable to focus on things for long, eyes wandering after a while.
Marked decline in memory, especially noticeable.
Often feeling anxious with a heavy chest, trembling when in a panic, heart pounding, breathing difficult. Dizziness and headaches, as if being punched.
Sometimes imagining oneself as invincible, feeling nauseous at times.
When alone, feeling like there’s someone else in the mind, having conversations with different voices.
Frequent constipation, physical condition concerning.
Strong self-deprecation, being harsh on oneself, often regretting past actions.
Inconsistent appetite, not eating when hungry, or eating excessively even when full, constantly craving more food.
Experience body tremors when anxious, sweaty palms and soles, alternating between feeling cold and hot.
The passage of time feels endless, life seems dull, days pass like years.
Physically exhausted and mentally fatigued, feeling drained even with nothing to do.
Occasional tinnitus, visual hallucinations, numbness in limbs, pain in the lower back, waist, and neck.
These are commonly encountered symptoms in clinical practice, indicating a substantial illness trajectory. In the present world, there are numerous mental illnesses, for those undiagnosed, consider examining the pulse on the left, also inquire about emotional state.
If there are disparities between the pulses on the left and right, emotional disturbances are more likely.
A weak pulse on the left often signifies the onset of depression; a slippery pulse indicates an anxious disposition.
These insights are based on experience.
Some doctors prescribe directly, using a combination of herbs to soothe the mind and lift the spirits, which may benefit mild cases.
However, this approach is not suitable for those with chronic Yang deficiency.
This lack of differentiation is a common issue in traditional Chinese medicine; whenever facing emotional disorders, liver soothing formulas are prescribed without proper diagnostic scrutiny.
Emotional disorders purely due to liver stagnation may resolve on their own. Seeking medical help typically involves other underlying conditions.
Yang deficiency is common, as are phlegm dampness and blood stasis. Yin deficiency is occasionally observed.
In cases of Yang deficiency, where Yang Qi is already deficient, further nourishing the liver will worsen the condition.
Those with Yin deficiency, phlegm dampness, and blood stasis have a slightly better prognosis. However, this is not a definitive solution, with fluctuations in symptoms.
Therefore, healthcare providers should thoroughly assess the illness, make an accurate diagnosis, and provide tailored treatment to avoid mismanagement.
