PMDD/bipolar symptoms and starting treatment for Liver Qi stagnation: any advice?
I have experienced mood swings, anger issues, depression and anxiety since a very young age. I am now 25, and have found PMDD symptoms increasing with the years. It got so bad that I have decided to seek TCM treatment.
Yesterday I had my first session with my tcm doctor. He said I had a liver Qi weakness/stagnation. I had an acupuncture session and he gave me Xiao Yao Wan pills to take.
I feel like I already feel lighter emotionally and more able to combat the negative thoughts with more positive ones. My body is super achey though and I feel a little bit wiped out - there were no issues during the session and i’ve read that this can be common but it is strangely noticeable, especially in my lower back there is quite a bit of aching and weakness.
If anyone else is working on liver Qi weakness/stagnation, what was your treatment and experience like? How long did it take for you to feel better? Do you have any tips for managing mood related problems like this?
Any advice is appreciated