On: Reiki can’t possibly work, so why does it?

[ativzzz]

Why not? The mayo clinic defines anxiety as a medical disorder: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/sympt.... Why shouldn't doctors help patients manage it?

[dominotw → ativzzz]

sure if the patient is sufferring from anxiety

Feeling nervous, restless or tense

Having an increased heart rate

Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

Thats not what the article is talking about though. GP is talking about promoting some sort of "well being" thorough anxiety reduction. Has nothing to do if the person is sweating or breathing rapidly.

[ativzzz → dominotw]

How about the other symptoms you didn't list?

> Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety

> Feeling weak or tired

> Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry

> Having trouble sleeping

Those are exactly the issues GP is talking about, article even mentioned anectodes of improved sleep.

[dominotw → ativzzz]

> Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety

wow :D.