I am going to have Acupuncture for my depression - anyone done this??

by hamsterbait 34 Replies latest jw friends

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  hamsterbait

  I spent a fortune on Transactional Analysis in the early 90's. Dont regret one penny of it.

  I have had a paralysing depression now for about two years. I cant write, dont enjoy my job anymore, and uninterested generally.Recently I have even started saying "Jehovah let me die" as I get into bed.

  I considered going down the counselling route. But the thought Why pay 100 plus per hour to be asked "How does that make you feel? " or "you just have to try thinking more positive" seems a waste.

  I looked up acupuncture, as I read a book "Healing without Freud or Prozac."

  Has anybody else tried this?

  I just dont want to start popping yet more pills.

  HB
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  designs

  Do you have any other health issues like Diabetes or Thyroid problems, not to be personal just in adults they can be underlying causes.
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  hamsterbait

  Ds -

  I am diabetic, and have hypertensive disease. This problem has come upon me recently, long after my other problems came to light.
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  Nice_Dream

  I had acupuncture for postpartum depression, and I thought it gave me more energy. It's worth a try for sure! Sending you a PM.
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  designs

  How is the diabetes, do you have a lot of exhaustion with it. I had a glycemic problem as a teen and would go from bouncing off the ceiling to sleeping for ten hours.

  Haven't tried the acupuncture but I know some poeple who get relief with it, my wife is going to a physical therapist who does the deep tissue pound till you see stars and gets relief.
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  hamsterbait

  I am sooo tired all the time - the diabetes of course.

  I just want to feel alive....

  HB
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  St George of England

  Try not to take offense when the doctor says 'Just a little prick'

  George
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  breakfast of champions

  Check out transcranial magnetic stimulation. It's pretty new, but seems to be low risk and effective. May not be available everywhere, though. I'd try it if I still had depression. Good luck whatever you end up trying.
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  The-Borg

  Try a low carb diet and cutting out wheat, cured my depression and the weight fell of effortlessly.

  Check out diabetes forums, lots of people have cured type 2 with low carb.

  All the best.
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  cult classic

  I've had acupuncture treatments for anxiety/depression. It was definitely helpful. I also started exercising 1-2 hrs a day and changed my diet. Lots of leafy veggies and quality protein. Few carbs and very little sugar.

  I think it's the overall tuning into your body that helps most. You'll definitely feel better.