Anxiety as a Part of Our Lives and its Transformation into an Illness  

It is not possible to label the state of anxiety, which does not manage our lives but directs us to take precautions, as an illness. This condition is one of the requirements for being able to continue our lives in a world full of dangers. If there were no anxiety, we could throw ourselves off a cliff without hesitation when faced with an enticing landscape. In other words, anxiety is an essential part of our existence on Earth.

However, excessive anxiety is related to almost all psychological problems that do not impair consciousness. Conditions such as panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder are examples of this. In psychosomatic symptoms such as psoriasis, stomach complaints, certain types of asthma, migraines, and some allergic skin disorders, the relationship is indirect.

When this emotion, which should guide us to take precautions, begins to hinder our actions, the supportive and harmonious feeling is replaced by a commanding and obstructive unhealthy structure. This deterioration can progress further and evolve into an illness. The term for the emergence of anxiety in inappropriate situations without any reason is anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorder is one of the most significant areas where acupuncture is effective. It is a competent treatment method in calming the mind, reducing anxiety, and correcting the physical manifestations caused by stress, without any side effects.

Shortly after the beginning of the treatment, you may observe a decrease in your inexplicable fatigue. This initial symptom is usually followed by a reduction in the perception of daily stress. Subsequently, anxiety is replaced by a resolute and calm state. It will make us happy to witness how close you are to enjoying life, smiling, and tranquility.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Özaytürk