Treatment of Emotional Disorder in Toorak, Melbourne

Thousands of people in Australia are currently suffering from various mental health issues. There are medications and counselling available for them, but in many cases, these alone cannot provide the clients with adequate relief. Emotional disorder treatment also needs to consider the body’s inner workings and its links to the mind.

TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) views the cause of the emotional disorder to be a stagnation of Qi energy. This disorder can also be caused by other reasons such as poor blood circulation, inflammation, heat, cold, dampness, and phlegm. There are lots of TCM herbal formulas that help with emotional issues. Our TCM practitioners will customise your herbal formula according to your pattern identification.

Acupuncture helps to relieve negative energy and body tension that ultimately makes you feel more in control, grounded as well as relaxed. You can imagine the body’s Qi energy as a river that is blocked by a tree or dam. In that case, the river cannot flow and thus your Qi becomes stagnated. Here, acupuncture acts as a tree removalist and helps restore normal energy flow in the body, bringing our body back to a balanced state.

At Aster Chinese Medicine, we focus on this aspect. Our therapies for depression and anxiety are drawn from centuries-old ancient Chinese wisdom. We use therapies like acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping to regulate the flow of energy or ‘Qi’, which is essential for the overall well-being of the human mind and body.

Mental/Emotional Conditions

Here are some of the most common mental health problems that can be relieved using our emotional disorder treatments:

Anxiety disorders – This is when a person consistently experiences anxiety beyond a certain level. This stress is manifested as panic attacks, rapid breathing, sweating, digestive issues, and many other physical ailments.
Depression – It is the persistent sadness that inhibits a person from performing their essential daily tasks and also involves losing interest in everything that once used to excite them. Our major depressive disorder therapies provide some improvement to long-term sufferers because of an overall improvement in their body’s internal balance.
Chronic stress – Modern life has filled our lives with stress but for some people, this feeling of stress becomes persistent and all-pervading. They constantly feel pressured and overwhelmed, which can severely impact their personal and professional lives.
Insomnia – It is a sleep disorder where patients find it difficult to fall asleep and remain asleep. They constantly suffer from a lack of rest and are tired or cranky throughout their waking hours.

Ancient Chinese experts had designed their healing practices to provide people with a soothing experience that calms their bodies, normalises their energy flow, and leaves them feeling rejuvenated after each session.

Acupuncture Therapy for Mental Health Issues

Treatments for emotional disorders in adults have to take a very comprehensive approach. Alongside modern medicine, psychological therapy patients can also use our traditional wellness practices to ease their burdens. Our treatment sessions are pretty therapeutic because of the physical calm that clients experience. There are also some proven mental health benefits for these therapies.

One of our most effective treatments for mental health issues is acupuncture. In this therapy, a trained specialist uses very fine sterile needles and then inserts them into different body parts of the patient. The process is practically painless, releases energy blockages within the body, and gives the patient a deep sense of relaxation. Acupuncture restores the balance between the five elements of the body – wood, fire, earth, lung, and water as well as provides relief after years of imbalance and discomfort.

What Causes Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety disorders affect many people to some extent and can be caused due to various reasons. Acupuncture, however, has been found to reduce anxiety, irrespective of its source or origin.

Any Kind of Trauma – Be it physical, emotional, or sexual trauma, it can precipitate an anxiety disorder.
Intense Grief – It is associated with the loss of the life of a loved one and can also act as a trigger.
Significant Life Changes– Some people start experiencing anxiety disorders after significant life changes like job loss, or even school change.
Pregnancy – The stress of pregnancy and childbirth can trigger anxiety issues in many women.
Relationship Issues – Complicated familial or romantic relationships can also lead to anxiety disorders over time.
Work Stress – People who work or live in high-stress environments for prolonged periods can also develop anxiety disorders.

How can Acupuncture Help With Emotional Disorders and Mental Health Issues?

At Aster Chinese Medicine, we believe in the traditional Chinese knowledge that states that mental health is often affected and even regulated by changes happening within the body. Our experts take a detailed history of the client’s mental health condition at the initial consultation. They consider things like how often something triggers in a day, how long the person has been experiencing it, and the diagnoses given by modern medical professionals.

Our licensed acupuncturist then devises a specific care plan to balance the elements disrupted in the patient’s body and causing their problems. Most of our clients report significant improvements in mood and overall well-being after a few sessions of acupuncture therapy. You can talk to our experts if you want to know more about this therapy.

Get Emotional/Mental disorder treatment in Toorak, Melbourne

We have three clinics in South Melbourne – Toorak, Whittlesea, and Camberwell where clients can avail of our emotional disorder treatments. You can book your appointments online via our official website. To know more, you can call us on 0458 186 888 (Toorak) and 03 9716 2411 (Whittlesea).

FAQs:

What if my condition is not listed on this page?

Aster Chinese Medicine is a wellness clinic and people suffering from any mental health condition can talk to our therapists to know more about their conditions.

Are Depression and anxiety disorders the same?

No, depression and anxiety disorders are two separate mental illness categories, but people who suffer from one can often suffer from the other. You can visualise depression and anxiety on a spectrum with depression on one side (reduced mental activity) and anxiety on the other （heightened mental activity), and mental wellness in the middle.