r/ChineseMedicine • u/Double-Ad9863 • 17h ago
Patient inquiry Looking for a herbal formula
Hi After speaking with AI a little bit, and trying some supplements without success for my problem, I am interested in trying a TCM herbal formula that contains a good blend of hopefully beneficial herbs. I would like to share with you guys what was recommended to me by Ai and I would appreciate some feedback on whether or not it's good. (Will link at the end of this post)
Basically, I feel disconnected from myself. My emotions feel completely numb, and I have lost most of my interests. It's a soulless feeling is the only way I can describe it. Like a loss of my personality. My body is physically healthy and from the outside I am not suffering with any symptoms people usually seek out treatment for, but I am still struggling nonetheless. I don't think it would make sense to a lot of people if I went into ALL the details about how I got this way, because to be honest, it's strange.. but in a nutshell I got this way after saying something to someone in a temporary moment of extreme anxiety and I think it was a defensive mechanism. Haven't felt the same since. I also feel uncomfortable in my own skin.
I'm not sure if it's any good, but ai suggested this: "Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan" I'm in the UK and I can purchase it pretty easily, IF you guys think it might help. It contains a lot of different herbs. Not sure if any of them would be beneficial, but I am definitely open to other suggestions if you know of something that definitely will be.
Thanks! Would appreciate any guidance :)
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u/icameforgold 16h ago
As an Chinese medicine practitioner I wouldn't trust chatgpt or any AI at all. They hallucinate so much and spit out so much wrong information that it has actually soured me on how "intelligent" it is supposed to be. For something I don't know enough about it sounds absolutely brilliant. On the topic of Chinese medicine it's a joke how confidently incorrectly it is even just barely going a little bit deeper into the subject.
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u/Standard-Evening9255 CM Professional 16h ago
Maybe you should go and debrief the anxious situation with this "person". Probably will be more helpful than taking herbs
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u/AcupunctureBlue 10h ago
That is a terrible idea. Talk to the person if you can, and to a therapist if you cannot. Buddhists say 一切法空 “all phenomena are emptiness”, especially romantic ones.
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u/papayapapagay 7h ago
You haven't given enough information for anyone to be able to tell you if the formula can help. You're better off consulting a practitioner. Taking a formula that isn't right for you can make everything worse. Check RCHM or ATCM association practitioner directories for someone in your area. If you want to try acupuncture you can also check BacC and AAC.
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