May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted by Rapid Fitness on Wed, May 02, 2012 @ 01:11 PM
Did you know that 1 in 4 adults struggle with a treatable mental health condition each year? That?s almost 60 million people!
Who is your 1-in-4? Do you know a family member, friend, or colleague quietly struggling with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, or other mental health issue? Acupuncture Pain and Stress Center can help you help them!
Does Your 1-in-4 Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Most people experience feelings of anxiety before an important event such as a big exam, business presentation or first date. Anxiety disorders, however, are illnesses that cause people to feel uneasy, frightened, and/or distressed very easily, often for no apparent reason. Many people suffering from anxiety disorders also experience heart palpitations, shortness of breath and chest pain. Left untreated, these disorders can dramatically reduce productivity and significantly diminish an individual?s quality of life.
How Common Are Anxiety Disorders?
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in America; more than 40 million people are affected by these debilitating illnesses each year.
What Are the Treatments for Anxiety Disorders?
Acupuncture is an ideal treatment for anxiety and other mental health issues. While it is true that there are more medications available than ever before to treat anxiety disorders and depression, patients that go this route often end up on a merry-go-round trying to figure out which side-effects are the least cumbersome. Acupuncture provides a time-tested method of treatment that has no side effects. Unlike medication, which only treats the symptoms, acupuncture can treat the root of the disorder, thus alleviating symptoms naturally and without side effects.
What types of Anxiety Disorders Have you Been Able to Help with Acupuncture?
To date, most of the cases I have treated would be categorized as panic disorder or generalized anxiety.
Panic Disorder: Characterized by panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror that strike repeatedly and without warning. Physical symptoms include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness and abdominal discomfort.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months; almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it. Often accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache, or nausea.?
What Should I Expect In a Acupuncture Treatment?
For your first treatment, you will fill out a in depth health questionnaire that will ask questions about sleep, digestion and all parts of your physical and emotional health. Then we will discuss in detail any and all health challenges you are going through. I will then answer any questions you may have and formulate a customized treatment plan to address your needs.
After the needles are in place, nearly everyone reports feeling extremely relaxed and that they are comfortably able to lie still for 20 minutes.
What are some other things that I can do to help ease my anxiety?
The beauty of Chinese medicine is that it clearly establishes the link between our mental and physical health. The mayo clinic also reports that research on anxiety, depression and exercise shows that the psychological and physical benefits of exercise can also help reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is well known that regular exercise helps to release endorphins, the feel-good chemicals. Acupuncture Pain & Stress Center, is conveniently located inside of Raleigh?s best gyms and we can easily set you up with one of Rapid Fitness?s amazing personal trainers.
Stop suffering and call Acupuncture Pain & Stress Center today at (919)260-4104. I am always happy to answer any questions, many people like to take advantage of our Free 15 minute consultation.? Call today and book your appointment so you can start feeling relief. You deserve to feel good.
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