Q What symptoms during tapering are warning signs? Are there times I should rush to see a doctor?
A If deep depression worsens again, or you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, extreme anxiety or agitation, or insomnia so severe daily life becomes impossible, you must see a psychiatrist immediately. These may be warning signs that tapering needs to pause or reverse.
Detailed Answer
Mild dizziness or body aches during tapering are common, but there are signals that always require emergency attention. Deep depression lasting more than a few days, thoughts of death or self-harm, uncontrollable extreme anxiety or agitation, and insomnia severe enough to paralyze daily functioning may signal that tapering is proceeding too fast or that depression has relapsed, requiring immediate evaluation by a psychiatric specialist. If there are suicidal thoughts, seek help without delay.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang too, we check for these warning signs first at both initial and follow-up visits. If severe depression or thoughts of self-harm are suspected, we prioritize recommending specialist psychiatric care over Korean medicine management, and only combine symptom-buffering support once things have stabilized. Safety always comes first.
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