Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Anxiety and Panic near Shelburne and Burlington, VT
Are you in perimenopause and menopause and struggling with anxiety or panic attacks?
Sometimes anxiety shows up in perimenopause out of the blue, even in people who’ve never experienced it before. If you’ve already struggled with anxiety or panic attacks, perimenopause and menopause can make those moods more frequent, intense, and difficult.
Anxiety is rarely caused by just one thing. To treat it effectively, we conduct a thorough health history and identify how anxiety and panic attacks are showing up for you. First we determine which Chinese medicine patterns are present in your body. Next we decide on the best treatment options, as well as simple mindfulness and lifestyle changes to reduce your anxiety and panic attacks.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are very effective at treating anxiety and panic attacks, whether you’ve had these symptoms for a long time or they started during perimenopause. Schedule your phone call today to learn more. I look forward to talking with you!
Anxiety and panic attacks in perimenopause and menopause can look like:
Constant worry over small things
Inability to navigate challenges at home or work
Always feeling wired or keyed up
Trouble relaxing or enjoying yourself
“Mental loops” where you can’t stop thinking about a problem
Muscle tension and pain
Restless sleep or waking often
Shortness of breath and chest tightness
Digestive issues, especially if they get worse when you feel anxious
Benefits of Treating Anxiety and Panic With Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
Increased Calm Anxiety and panic can take over your life, and are especially upsetting if they’re suddenly getting worse. Always feeling worried or expecting bad things to happen has a significant impact on your wellbeing.
More Productivity It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by life or work tasks when you’re anxious. Regulating your nervous system can make it much easier to get things done.
Feeling Better in Your Body Sometimes anxiety shows up mostly as physical symptoms. If you always have tight muscles, irregular digestion, or you can’t sleep, addressing underlying anxious feelings often reduces or eliminates these issues.
What to Expect from Treatment
Your first step is to schedule a 15 minute phone call. During this call, we’ll see if you’re a good fit for the clinic.
If you are, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule your free Initial Exam and Assessment. At this visit, we’ll discuss your symptoms and goals, do some quick (and easy) physical assessments, and you’ll be given your personalized recommendations for a treatment program, including timeframe and estimated costs.
My approach to treatment includes:
Helping you feel better fast AND addressing the underlying patterns so you experience lasting benefits
Seeing you as a whole person, not just a body or a collection of parts
Discussing ways you can support yourself through simple sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle changes
Addressing your individual needs: your treatment program is customized for you
Collaborating with other healthcare practitioners when helpful