Citation

Crouse R. Journal of Chinese Medicine 2022; 2022(129): 37-40.

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(Copyright © 2022)

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Abstract

This article describes a case of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that presented with anxiety, depression, nightmares and intense physical pain. The patient's condition was rooted in a childhood of severe neglect and abuse. After five months of acupuncture treatment the patient experienced significant improvements in pain (physical and otherwise), sleep, mood and well-being, which were consistent at one year follow up. The acupuncture approach used, involving sequential phases of treatment of the Heart, the spirit and the constitution, is recommended as a clinical model that can be used by practitioners to guide treatment of this condition. © 2022, Journal of Chinese Medicine. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; female; PTSD; case report; depression; acupuncture; anxiety; bullying; post-traumatic stress disorder; suicide attempt; posttraumatic stress disorder; migraine; clinical article; follow up; nightmare; heart; lethargy; neck pain; Article; child neglect; medical history; verbal hostility; Acupuncture; physical appearance; jaw pain; flea infestation; pediculosis; shen; spirit; temporomandibular joint disorder; yin deficiency