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Social Anxiety Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Intense fear of social situations and interpersonal interactions

Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
의료 감수Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Treatment Stages

Q In what order does the Korean medicine treatment for social phobia proceed? What happens when you first visit?

A During the initial consultation, we identify symptoms, lifestyle, and medications being taken. We then analyze constitutional patterns, such as Liver Qi Stagnation or Heart and Gallbladder Deficiency, to establish a treatment plan for herbal medicine and acupuncture. After two weeks, we monitor progress and adjust the prescription accordingly.

Detailed Answer

Dongjedang's Korean medicine treatment for social phobia proceeds in the following order: Stage 1 (Initial Consultation · 2 weeks): Through a detailed medical history taking (symptom types, triggering situations, sleep, digestion, medications) and constitutional analysis, we identify patterns such as Liver Qi Stagnation, Heart and Gallbladder Deficiency, and Heart and Spleen Yang Deficiency to design a prescription. Acupuncture treatment (on the top of the foot, hands, and inner wrists) also begins simultaneously. Stage 2 (2–8 weeks): Patients visit every two weeks to monitor changes in symptoms and side effects, while the prescription is finely adjusted. We first confirm that physical anxiety reactions are decreasing. Stage 3 (Subsequent): The goal is to restore social confidence by reducing visits to once a month and discussing whether to combine them with psychotherapy. Dongjedang shares the treatment plan transparently from the very beginning. By confirming the goals (physical stability → anxiety reduction → social participation) and expected duration together, we help patients approach treatment with realistic expectations.

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동제당한의원 Care

Social Anxiety Disorder is not just a simple symptom

Korean medicine that considers both your constitution and lifestyle rhythm treats the root cause.

From consultation to precise treatment, we provide personalized care.

Herbal-Centered Treatment

Prescriptions tailored to your constitution and symptoms treat the root cause

1:1 Director Care

The director personally sees you from first to follow-up visits

Precise Diagnosis

We identify the essence through Sasang constitution, pulse and abdominal diagnosis

Clinical Approach

Treatment based on long clinical experience and evidence

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