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Posted 9/23/2014 9:25 AM (GMT 0)
I have been getting acupuncture treatments for my anxiety. yesterday she gave me an intense one where my whole body shook for 1/2 hour. Afterwards I was totally drained but more relaxed than I have been in ages. The anxiety still returned this morning but not quite as bad. I am totally exhausted but slowly getting my self out of bed and off to my job at a middle school.
Posted 9/23/2014 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
That is so interesting. I have considered acupuncture many times in the last couple months, but was afraid I wouldn't be able to sit still through the whole procedure. I'm to the point now where I think I could make it through. Do you recommend acupuncture? How long have you been going?
Posted 9/23/2014 11:19 AM (GMT 0)
I have been going a few months. Mostly the sessions were o.k. yesterday's was really intense but she was working on getting all the nervous energy out of my body. when it came to the surface, I was extremely uncomfortable and shaky. Once it was over, I felt more relaxed than I have in ages but exhausted. i think I am still feeling the effects today. i think it could be very beneficial. I will warn you that some of the needles do hurt.
Posted 9/23/2014 11:36 AM (GMT 0)
I didn't realize acupunture helps anxiety, that's wonderful.
Posted 9/23/2014 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
I will let you know how it works.
Posted 9/23/2014 2:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have been doing it for 2 months, I love it!

It helps, I am also doing chiropractic care!

Because of your anxiety, there will be some areas of the body that you will actually feel the needles :)

But it is actually a very good tool to help with anxiety!


Josh
Posted 9/23/2014 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
Good to hear. I am doing physical therapy instead of chiropractic. She does cranial-sacral work which is amazing for relaxation.
Posted 9/24/2014 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
I have done acupuncture for years. In the past, that is. I could no longer afford it. And I've been to a few different ones, all very different.

I enjoyed the whole process of it, it's very relaxing in and of itself, it just feels so good!! :) So I have very fond memories of the experiences.

Did she hook you up to the little electrode thingies yet or do cupping? Or moxibustion? I've been through the ropes and I found it, for me, to be one of the most comforting modalities!





M.
Posted 9/24/2014 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
Not yet , just needles, sometimes with heat. Yes, it is very expensive. I had extended the time in between sessions but it is doing so much good right now, I am back to once a week for now. if it can cure me faster, then it is worth it.
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