Q How do I make an appointment at Dongjedang for OCD treatment, and how often do I need to visit?
A After booking an initial appointment, the first consultation assesses symptom severity and whether psychiatric collaboration is needed. Typically, visits are 1–2 times per week for the first 4 weeks, then biweekly thereafter.
Detailed Answer
Preparing for Your First Visit
- Bring a list of all medications currently being taken (including psychiatric prescriptions).
- Note when OCD symptoms began, average daily time consumed, and the main obsessive content.
- Bring any previous psychiatric records if available.
Visit Frequency
- Initial 1–4 weeks — Acupuncture 1–2 times per week with concurrent herbal prescription adjustment.
- Stabilization phase (2–3 months) — Biweekly visits for constitutional formula maintenance and symptom monitoring.
- Maintenance phase (beyond 3 months) — Monthly check-ins, with intensive management during seasonal changes or periods of high stress.
Dongjedang in Dong-gu, Incheon operates on a reservation-only basis. When booking by phone or KakaoTalk channel, please let us know it is your first visit for OCD so adequate consultation time can be allocated.
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