Q If I visit a Korean medicine clinic for depression for the first time in the Dong-gu or Dongincheon area of Incheon, how does it proceed?
A At your first visit, we listen carefully to your current mood, sleep, appetite and energy and the medications you are taking, then examine you. Together we set a safe direction for combined prescription and a lifestyle management plan.
Detailed Answer
At your first visit, we ask when your depressive symptoms began, all the antidepressants or sleep medications you are currently taking, changes in sleep, appetite and energy, and your main stressors. After examination, we compose a prescription that does not interact with your medications and guide you through lifestyle management methods you can practice in daily life.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
With depression, talking sufficiently during the consultation is itself part of the treatment. At Dongjedang's Dongincheon location, we create an environment where first-time visitors can talk comfortably. If you bring your medication prescription or a list of medication names, a more accurate consultation is possible.
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