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Posted 3/12/2012 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone...

Recently a few people who I know that go to the same counselor as I have shared that they are doing acupuncture for their anxiety and they are having amazing results. I have done a lot of reading about it all stating very positive results but I was just wondering if anyone in this forum has tried it. And if so, what kind of results have you had?

Hugs to all...
Packer smilewinkgrin
Posted 3/14/2012 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
Packer,   It is clear from the stories here in the forum that there is no one size fits all when choosing how to deal with anxiety.  I feel you need to try anything that makes sense to you.  Go for it.   My sister used accupuncture when she had cancer and felt it helped her with her pain.   Kindly, Kitt
Posted 3/15/2012 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Packer,

I read somewhere online about a week ago regarding a study in Europe and I recall it mentioned the results of a poll. Of those who tried acupuncture:
34% said they experienced no difference. 55% said they experienced little to great benefit. 8% said it made things worse. No one experienced complete relief. But then again, no one knows if acupuncture really works. If you're seeking only "symptom relief" you're obviously only getting temporary relief. You need to treat the core problem to see if your Dr. and you can find a more "permanent" solution to this disorder. Please post again once you've had your acupuncture done. Good luck.

MrMassey

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Posted 3/15/2012 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Packer,

Please let me know if you do try acupuncture and what result you get. I am shopping for a therapist and found one who uses acupuncture and am curious about it helping with anxiety.

Thanks,
Posted 3/21/2013 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
re: acupuncture - I am a firm believer in this alternative therapy. I initially went to an acupuncturist for chronic pain issues. My pain is now minimal. What is really amazing in addition to providing pain relief - - the acupuncture treatment provided an incredibly calm state that I have never known. I do not consider myself an anxious person, and do not present myself as such. However, at times, I found that inside I am extremely anxious. Acupuncture has really helped me in so many ways; its something you have to experience and be willing to let it work. It takes more than one session, and it takes an individual looking not only at the physical issues, but also the huge impact our behaviours, thoughts, and emotional state play in any imbalances we are experiencing. Also, never underestimate - diet. What we put into our bodies matters greatly. Choose natural therapies over pharmaceuticals whenever possbile.
Posted 3/21/2013 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
GBPacker,

I cannot speak from experience because I have been considering trying acupuncture myself. I do know however acupuncture has shown some great relief with pain if you have any or tension that anxiety can create. I have a ton of shoulder/neck tension caused from anxiety that I was thinking to see an acupuncturist for. I think any natural therapy is worth a try as long as its not too far out there ;)

You might try a search in the upper right hand corner and type in "acupuncture" and see what comes up. I would think even the relaxation part of it would help to calm some tension those of us with anxiety tend to have. Our central nervous system is a complex system and acupuncture can help stimulate it positively.

Best of luck, hopefully someone can give you some feedback that has tried it. Keep posting :)
Posted 3/22/2013 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
At the very least it would be a distraction.

Larry ***
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