Case Report: Acupuncture in the Treatment of Symptoms of Anxiety and Stress with Comorbidities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder
Bastyr University-Kenmore, WA, United States
Keywords:
Anxiety disorders, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder, DID, acupunctureAbstract
Anxiety and stress are common disorders that affect many people in the world today. According to a report published by the World Health Organization, acupuncture has proven effective in treating both of these conditions in controlled clinical trials. This case report documents 1 patient experiencing anxious feelings and stress associated with diagnoses of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Identity Disorder. The patient had a primary mental health provider whom she saw for therapy and counseling but was not taking any prescription medication for her conditions. This report documents the use of acupuncture successfully to lessen the frequency and severity of anxious feelings and stress. Further research is needed on the effectiveness in treating the aforementioned disorders in patients with comorbidity of PTSD and DID.
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