Acupuncture for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorderthat is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry about everyday things that is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. It is characterized by persistent anxiety and worry that are difficult to control and are associated with somatic symptoms like restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, and psychological symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and irritability. GAD is the most common anxiety disorder in primary care.

The 12-month prevalence of GAD is 3.1 percent in population-based surveys. GAD is also frequently found in conjunction with other psychiatric conditions, including depression, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social phobia. Acupuncture, known as one of the complementary and alternative medicine, has gained popularity and greater acceptance as a medical therapy. It is a characteristic component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).In recent years, several western countries have seen a sharp increase in the number of people using acupuncture to treat common ailments. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>