Acupuncture any thoughts?

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Hi I’ve got a fairly well documented diagnosis of health anxiety I move posted numerous things on here asking for help and advice from 2012 and here I am still feeling awful I’ve had numerous medications cbt counselling eft you name it I’ve had it my husband is desperate for me to try acupuncture as he had some for a health h issue and it worked really well for him any experiences or views would be appreciated I’m willing to try it but feel like I’m just clutching at straws I an though at the end of my tether with it all tia

[.Poppy.]

It’s not my cup of tea, but I have a friend that swears by it. Worth a shot, I think. The bad thing with anxiety is that there often isn’t a clear cut path forward as we are all humans and have different backgrounds and needs (I heard a podcaster describe behavioral science as having “physics envy,” which I liked and made a lot of sense). So it may well be a matter of trying different things with an open mind and see what works for you.

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I’ve spoke to a lady who does it and am seeing her on Saturday I feel like I’m clutching at straws but nothing else is working so I’ll give it a go xxx

[Fishmanpa]

I can attest that acupuncture was beneficial for me in my recovery from cancer and the side effects. I have neuropathy from chemo and the side effects are painful and distracting. I went for weekly treatments for around 9 months and it really helped. If insurance would cover it, I would still be getting treatments.

I don't know how it would work with mental illnesses but for my physical symptoms, it was effective.

FMP

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Yes I’ve heard lots of positive things about it helping with physical health not so much around mental health got my second session tomorrow