I am desperate now to get back my life. Fed up with good days 
then bad days
so decided to book a home visit for acupunture today was a spur of the moment thing.
Not that i am a great lover of needles i am laughing now as i am nervous as hell but will try anything.
Anyone else ever had acupunture for anixety and panic attacks?.
And any views on acupunture please.
Hugs
Love Seyi xxx
Hi seyi funny you should say that me and a friend was talking about it other day he had been suffering from a back injury and said he had been for it i am like you and hate the thought of needles myself and he said it didnt hurt at all but felt weird he was laughing about it though and my other friend had it for fertility god knows why but she said it didnt hurt it just feels weird so go for it hun you will be fine sometimes its worth a try to see if it helps us xxxxx
Hi sheffield
Thank you for your comment i have heard that acupunture is good for back injury etc. I must admit the needles did not hurt
And i thought try anything to help me on the road to recovery.
I am going to have one session a week for six weeks will let you know the outcome after that.
Take care
Hugs
Love Seyi xxx
Hi Seyi, I tried it years ago, but for migraines. Didn't do anything for my migraines, but that's not to say it won't work for you for the anxiety, and as you say, anythings worth a try. Mind you, the guy doing it was about 90, so if he turns up at your house ...
Hi Kaz
your comment really made me laugh about the guy being 90 i am still laughing about it now can just picture the thought.
Must admit after the session i felt very relaxed so hoping it continues and helps me anything is worth a try.
Hope you are keeping well
Hugs
Love Seyi xxx
He had shaky hands as well .... ! I see below it went well and you felt you benefitted from it, so all good. I have had massage and aromatherapy in the past, found that very relaxing and fell asleep, so might be something you'd enjoy... I think sometimes just taking the time to do something totally for ourselves can help, Im sure none of us do that enough.
Hi seyi
You are right , anything is worth a go
Let us no how it goes , will be interesting , as with everything , some people say they don't think it works & others speak very highly of it
Hope it works for you though
Love
whywhy
xxx
Hi whywhy
Thanks for your valued comment yes anything is worth a go to make some progress i am just getting so fed up with all this anxiety and panic attacks and its like try anything to just feel my old self again.
Well i must say for the first session not knowing what to expect it went really well.
The needles i never felt (thank goodness) and the conversation and advice given afterwards made sense to work towards a recovery. I am going to have one session a week for six weeks to see if this is able to help me.
The lady had suffered herself and understood all the fears phobias and fear so i felt more relaxed.
I woudl recommend it just for 25 mins of chill time felt like i was floating at one time and she said it would help with a decent nights sleep.
It is early to say at the moment but i am going to give anything a go
Hope all is going well with you taking the medicationn and just remember its doing your health and well being better than not taking them.
Hope you have a good evening
Hugs
Love Seyi xxx
I had acupuncture from lovely dude during my last anxiety episode years ago. Went for a while. I did find it helpful and calmer after but not cured. He was lovely to talk to and did chinese massage too. Think you should try it. My anxiety caused by childhood events so difficult to treat. It cured my frozen shoulder quickly and bad back. Also sister went as wasnt getting pregnant and it worked! Go for it! X
Hi blue
Thank you for your comment and i am hoping acupuncture helps me with panic attacks and anxiety like i said anything is worth a try. I must admit i did feel calm afterwards and the lady said i would most likely get a good nights sleep. that is something to look forward to. I am going to have six sessions over six weeks so will decide then if its helped me in anyway.
Hope you are keeping well.
hugs
Love Seyi xxx
Like most of the respondees, I am really interested to hear how you get on with acupuncture for anxiety relief. I haven't heard of any reports - positive or negative , but if it can help in any way, it has to be on the list of "tools for the toolbox". We all look for the "magic bullet" that will cure our affliction, but I suspect it is like many of the other tools (natural or chemical) in that different individuals will have different degrees of success. I really hope it works for you, very best of luck with it - keep us all posted !!
Mallet head xx
Hi Mallet
Thanks for your comment i am desperate to regain some confidence and relieve stress from panic attacks and anxiety. I thought anything is worth a try but i have heard it can help.
Tonight was the first session and i intend to have one a week for six weeks, must admit i did feel calm and relaxed afterwards and was told i would get a good nights sleep that is a bonus :).
As time goes on i will know if its working for me. Will keep you posted.
Hugs
Love Seyi xxx
Hi Seyi, thank you for the initial feedback, it sounds encouraging.
all the best, MH xxx
I had accupuncture for years, partly for injuries, partly for anxiety, it does make you feel calmer, but it didn't cure it, but then I'm an unusual case
Would be interested to see if it helps though
Wish you the best
B
xxxx
I am having another session on Wednesday and really looking forward to it.
I felt calm relaxed and had a brilliant nights sleep.
Will keep you posted
Love Seyi xxx
hi seyi , i suffer from ptsd , and have accupuncture twice a week . the lady puts six needles in certain points in my ears, then turns the lights off.
i close my eyes and i tend to go to sleep amazingly, after an hour she wakes me up and removes the needles.
the accupuncture helps me relax , and is supposed to help with my sleeping pattern . it doesnt help me sleep , but i do feel more relaxed. plus she puts two so called seeds in my ears, not sure how they work , but i have them anyway.
i get it free on the nhs , have a look around for a centre near you that does it if its costly.
give it a go my friend ...
Hi Misaq
I am going to have acupuncture once a week for six weeks to see if if can help me with the panic attacks anxiety etc. The lady did the same to me applied six needles which thank goodness did not hurt turned the lights off and was burning a scented candle which was relaxing.
I sat with my eyes closed hands held out and drifted when the session was completed she removed the needles and said come back slowly.
She did say that i would sleep soundly so thats a bonus.
I am keeping an open mind but also taking in what she is advising me to do.
Let us hope we may get some comfort from this and help towards taking back control of our lives.
Will keep you posted on the progress and hope it works for you also.
Take care best of luck.
Love Seyi xxx
hey seyi definately let me know how you go hun i will give it a go if you think it has helped the needles to tend to make me cringe a little but what we put up with from our anxiety its worth a shot hun will let you have a bash first tho hun haha then will think about it no fibbing though seyi and telling porkers cos would rather you tell me if them little blighters hurt when they stick them in or not hate needles good luck hun you can do it xxxxxx
Hi Sheffied you had me cracking up with laughter about porkers I am not a lover of needles either but as the tiny pins were put in the lady explained. 1. was for kidney 2.liver 3. emotional. 4 physical 5.for lower lung and being a smoker felt a little pinch nothing more than that. Promise you it was not painful as i would not be having it again next week. I was nervous at first but then that is nothing unusal for me hahahaha.
Must admit i had a peaceful nights sleep which was brilliant as i am up and down like a yo yo. Also i did feel calm and relaxed.
It is early days at the moment but as time goes on i will inform you more of the progress.
With no lies
Take care
Hugs
Love Seyi xxx
Hi
Im new to this site so hello everyone! Ive been having acurpuncture for a few weeks for anxiety and sleep problems and it is very calming and relaxing and look forward to my sessions. Really helps if u connect with the therapist. X
Hi jools
Welcome to the site hope your enjoy reading and sharing blogs. I am having acupunture again on Wednesday found i was relaxed and managed to have a good nights sleep. So like yourself looking forward to my next session.
It is early days yet to know the outcome but hoping it works i have nothing to lose.
Keep in touch
Hugs
Love Seyi xxx
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