Yu zheng (constraint)
Stress & anxiety
Tension, worry and a tight chest. How stress shows up in sleep, digestion and your cycle, approached through keeping Liver qi moving.
When people come in
- Feeling tense, restless or unable to switch off
- Chest tightness, sighing, tight shoulders
- Digestion or periods going off track under pressure
The Chinese medicine view
TCM links emotional ease with the Liver keeping qi flowing. Long-term stress constrains Liver qi, which spills over into digestion, sleep and the cycle.
Common patterns
Liver qi stagnation
Chest tightness, sighing, low mood
Constraint turning to heat
Irritability, headaches, bitter taste
Heart and Spleen deficiency
Overthinking, palpitations, fatigue
Phlegm and qi binding
Lump in the throat, chest oppression
Patterns are identified by a practitioner through all four examinations. They are here to explain the thinking, not for self-diagnosis.
The medical view
Stress and anxiety are common, but persistent symptoms, panic attacks or low mood need assessment by a doctor or mental-health professional. TCM care can support that; it does not replace therapy or psychiatric medication.
If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call 999, or The Samaritans Hong Kong on 2896 0000.
What the consultation covers
The consultation covers what is driving the stress, sleep, digestion and cycle changes, then acupuncture, herbs, and acupressure and breathing you can do at home.
Therapies that may be discussed: Acupuncture
What to bring
- What troubles you most, and when
- Sleep and eating patterns
- Current medication or therapy
Questions
Is acupuncture relaxing?
Many people find it calming, but responses vary and treatment is planned around you.
Can I see a TCM practitioner while under psychiatric care?
Yes, but share all medication so herbs can be checked for interactions.
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