Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Related Conditions Treated with Acupuncture, A Case Report

Abstract

This case report explores acupuncture's effectiveness in treating a 37-year-old female patient presenting with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Related conditions included anxiety, insomnia, depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), nightmares, and panic attacks. Over a five-week intervention comprising eight acupuncture sessions, the patient experienced improvements, including resolution of PMDD, reduced depression and anxiety, cessation of nightmares, and enhanced overall well-being. Subjective assessments confirmed positive changes in mental health indicators, including an 84.2% improvement in the GAD-7 score (from 19 to 3) and an 82.4% improvement in the PHQ-9 score (from 17 to 3), highlighting acupuncture's potential for holistic mental health care.