A patient of 38 years presented with insomnia. He said he had trouble sleeping since her divorce last year 2 . I had trouble sleeping and I am often at night - about 3 or 4 times and did not feel rested. Also said he was very depressed and sad since her divorce . He had no children with his wife, and was not the one who chose to pursue a divorce. He said he was depressed and sad about his inability to repair his relationship with his ex-wife.
He also complained of frequent drought eyes, and felt his memory was poorer in the previous two years he had been before his divorce. He also said that in the early stages rather anxious and restless feeling , especially in the latter part of the day at dinner.
Although his interest was mainly for insomnia , it was believed that acupuncture can help with depression . However , it was recommended that it also seeks professional help from someone who could talk about their emotional state. It was agreed that we would.
It was red and dry tongue , with a very thin layer. His pulse was very low, and it was a little rough on the left.
Diagnosis: insomnia due to liver Yin and Heart Yin deficiency . Liver Yin could be seen in depression and dry eye patient . Yin deficiency of heart problems was evident in the patient falls asleep and frequent waking during the night and a bad memory . Anxiety can start being indicative of start of heating under vacuum to form because of the lack of cardiac Yin in his system .
Treatment Principle : Energizing Yin liver and heart patient and calm your mind .
The acupuncture points used : SP 6 , ST 36 , HT 7, 8 LR Yintang , Sishenchong , SP 10, 6 PC
After 4 treatments performed once a week , the patient was able to sleep, but continued to wake up several times during the night. His depression and anxiety seem to be increasing as well, and after the first month had passed they began to see a therapist about your feelings about your divorce. With a treatment every 2 weeks, 3 months, he was able to sleep through the night , and seemed much happier .
