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Acupuncture for Anxiety?

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My doctor just recommended that I look into acupuncture for my anxiety. Anyone tried, or even heard of this?

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Sillysausage234

I had it in my ears ...coming of opiates...really liked it was calming

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Marshall64 in reply to Sillysausage234

It doesn't hurt at all?

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youtu.be/QRJKbJupttQ

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Marshall64 in reply to Sillysausage234

Interesting.

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Sillysausage234 in reply to Marshall64

Was good .....the needles are ultra fine so dosent hurt as such

That's what she said in the ears, I might give it a try. Thanks.

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I used to go and have that done then listen to calming sounds about 45 mins sessions...give it a try ..good luck

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How often? She said like every 3 weeks.

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Think was monthly.....I was on subutex...coming off methadone...was part of the program..was a while ago now but I remember it was really good.

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Jadedoe

I have! I'm sure its relaxing. And I'm sure I could have gotten more out of it if at the time i wasn't detoxing off methadone lol. But yeah its ok.

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