Had acupuncture once and that set off a how new set of problems. Nothing for depression. Just physical.
But I've heard it does work for most people. Just not me!
Katydid,
In general, individuals have found acupuncture to be helpful in relieving symptoms such as anxiety associated with depression as opposed to depression itself.
Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
Have tried acupunture some years back, took alot of sessions to get any pain relief but it did help. Helped more in that I used to sleep better rather than pain relief. My friend gave up smoking with it though so it definately works for some things.
Have tried almost everything for pain over the years, tens machine,
faith healing, just about the lot. when you are so bad you'l try anything.
Am currently having chiropractic treatments. 3 a week and in 3rd week. Not sure yet as unclear of results as have had such a bad time with the change of all the medication. Will let you know.
Katydid,
You know, I'm still in that mean-zone where I don't want to spend $50 on acupuncture when I'm not sure I believe in it! I'd rather take down my copy of the poetry of Gerard manley Hopkins or Andrew Marvell or John Donne and get relief from seeing how desperate they were in their troubled minds and how they dealt with their issues through communicating the anxieties and grief they suffered. Makes me want to talk or write to empty out the brimming cauldron of my own miseries.
The acupuncture can't do any harm and it may do you the world of good. In fact my smoking is killing me and I will try it when I get back to Canada in the hope that I can stop.
I'm not kidding when I suggest that you might get a lot of peace from buying yourself a furry companion to sit in your lap. I count loving my cat as good therapy. They 'talk' and they are grateful to you for attention but they remain independent!!
How about searching for every comedy show onthe box and laughing even against your will? I do believe in laugh therapy. It helps deep breathing and it helps make you tired.
Because I have arthritis in the ankles and knees I do a bit of seated exercising and I can do that while watching tv. It does pump a little dopamine into my system and helps to get me to walk around a bit more. Even if it's only into the kitchen to start cooking the evening meal for the workers and students in the family.
Let us know how this bad 'downer' is going. Keep coming back and sign in to the IM when you log in.
oxo
Just wondering if anyone here has tried alternative therapies. I used acupuncture once before successfully (coupled with a lot of exercise and big dietary changes) and I'm getting ready to start again.
My current depressive episode is pretty strong though, so I'm wondering (worrying) about whether it will work.
Thanks!
