Question 1

Before interviews or exams, I constantly need to use the restroom (nervous frequent urination).

Accepted Answer

Tension causes the sympathetic nervous system to contract the bladder. In Korean medicine, this is an imbalance between the heart and kidneys. Warming the lower abdomen and cooling heart heat builds mental courage.

Question 2

When stressed, I binge eat every night (Night Eating Syndrome).

Accepted Answer

This is releasing daytime stress through nighttime eating. It is a variant form of depression or anxiety. The stomach is damaged and obesity follows, worsening depression. Stress management comes before appetite suppression.

Question 3

I cannot eat because I am scared of vomiting (emetophobia).

Accepted Answer

This is a specific phobia — extreme fear of vomiting causes refusal to eat and being underweight. Strengthening the digestive system to create physical confidence that you will not get sick is where treatment begins.

Question 4

Suddenly my heart feels like it will burst and I feel like I am dying (panic attack).

Accepted Answer

The body's emergency alarm system (amygdala) is malfunctioning, sending danger signals when there is no real danger. You will not die or go crazy. It will subside within 10-20 minutes — enduring that time is key.

Question 5

I am always anxious and worried for no reason, and one worry leads to another.

Accepted Answer

This is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — the brain is always on alert. It is accompanied by muscle tension, digestive issues, and insomnia. Qi-strengthening and calming treatment is needed.

Question 6

I gasp for air and then my hands and feet go numb (hyperventilation).

Accepted Answer

It is not a lack of oxygen — breathing too fast expels too much carbon dioxide from the blood. As blood becomes alkaline, hands and feet cramp. Breathing slowly into a paper bag helps calm it.

Question 7

I cannot go out because I am afraid of having another panic attack (anticipatory anxiety).

Accepted Answer

More frightening than the panic attack itself is the anticipatory anxiety of what if it happens again. This fear narrows your range of activities and makes social life impossible. Rebuild brain confidence starting from small successes.

Question 8

Whenever I stand in front of people, my face turns red and my voice shakes.

Accepted Answer

This is Social Anxiety Disorder. The fear of being judged negatively by others is the core. Treating physical trembling first by clearing heart heat and releasing liver tension (淸肝解鬱) brings confidence.

Question 9

My heart pounds even when I am resting (palpitations).

Accepted Answer

Called heart pounding or frightened heartbeat in Korean medicine. It is due to insufficient heart qi or lingering shock. Strengthening the heart with Jahage acupuncture or heart-tonifying herbs is needed.

Question 10

If I cannot reach my partner or family, I feel like I am going crazy.

Accepted Answer

This is adult separation anxiety disorder. Early attachment issues or trauma may be the cause. Clinging to others stems from fear of abandonment. Practice building self-esteem and tolerating time alone.

😰Anxiety Disorder