Should I consider acupuncture?

I have been having nervous and anxiety problems my whole life. I also have trouble concentrating and have been prescribed medications for ADHD when I was younger. I also was once addicted to marijuana which I think messed me up even more. I also have very dry and sensitive skin and I have to use Cetaphil soap or I get rashes. I also can't use any laundry detergent other than ALL which is clear of perfumes and detergents. My lips are also always chapped. I also get overly attached when I get into relationships. I am only twenty two years old and I have pre-high blood pressure (130/80), even though I am skinny and exercise a lot. A lot of women are afraid to get intimate with me because I get too emotional and attached. I think I have a lot of symptoms for what they call an HSP, or a highly sensitive person. I don't know for sure, but I am considering acupuncture.

Is it worth it and how much will it cost me? I am a student and don't have much money. Thanks.

I forgot to mention that I tire very easily. Even though I am skinny I have trouble running for more than a mile and I always feel sleepy and depressed no matter how much sleep I get.

I didn't have any of your symptoms, but I had shoulder and neck pain and jaw pain. I did accupuncture and absolutely loved it. It was amazing. And I haven't had pain at that level ever since. I only did it once. I know if I go a couple of more times it will be gone completely. It is about 90 to 95 percent better. So I believe that accupuncture may help you. It can help many problems. I had mine done in the Houson area so if you live near there, I can give you the website. I believe it cost me around 60 dollars and it was worth every penny.
You also might want to consider accupressure. I haven't had it done, but that guy on the food channel who eats bizarre foods had it done and he said he absolutely felt like a new person afterwards. He was amazed at how just pressure on certain areas could make him feel so good, and refreshed.

UPDATE****If you decide to do accupuncture, be prepared to be sore for a day or two.

Acupuncture is one of the three modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

It is like a 3 legged stool. You need to have herbs, Tui Na (the massage component), and acupuncture for it to be effective given that you have systemic conditions i.e conditions that are pervasive across your body.

Consider various alternatives.

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Hope this helps.

Read this article about acupuncture and then you can make your own decision.

it might help.... it can be very expensive, and you may have to go for several sessions.... contact someone in your area who does it and talk to them about it...

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a healing technique that has become quite popular throughout the world. While the term 鈥渁cupuncture鈥?covers several different techniques, it most commonly involves the use of fine needles inserted into specific areas of the body to achieve a therapeutic response. Research over the past several decades suggests that acupuncture may work in some cases by releasing neurochemicals, such as endorphins, which can help relieve pain and inflammation.

Some research suggests that acupuncture may be effective in treating quite a number of ailments and that it is a safe alternative to the use of anesthetics. The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of 104 conditions. And a committee selected by the U.S. National Institutes of Health cited evidence that acupuncture is an acceptable therapy in the treatment of postoperative pain, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, and nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy or pregnancy.

While serious side effects are rare with acupuncture, individuals may experience a sensation of soreness, numbness, or tingling. Proper sterilization of needles or the use of disposable needles can minimize the risk of infection. Many acupuncturists lack the medical skills needed to make a proper diagnosis or to recommend other more appropriate therapies. It would be unwise to ignore this lack of diagnostic skills, especially if choosing acupuncture to help relieve the symptoms of chronic conditions.

Acupuncture works very well for many people for a great number of conditions, "Quackwatch" notwithstanding. With all that you describe, it could take several sessions to see improvement. As a general rule, if you're not seeing at least SOME improvement after three or four visits, you should likely try different approach. Incidentally, I don't know what the laws are in your area, but you should ask a few questions about the qualifications of the practitioner you choose to visit. In some states, only minimal additional training is required for an MD or Chiropractor to call themselves an Acupuncturist. I would advise you to seek someone who is fully qualified in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). I also think it might help if your practitioner was proficient in prescribing Chinese herbal formulas (not all TCM practitioners are).

Good luck--there's always a solution somewhere.

Your best bet is to contact a holistic practitioner, a professional who is educated and certified in a few different alternative medicines. After a consultation with a trained professional they will be able to better determine which alternative approach or combination will be most effective for your problems.

Acupuncture can be beneficial for some of the problems you are suffering with.

In terms of cost it won't be cheap but after all the problems you described how much longer do you want to live with those problem? Hopefully financially you can figure out a way.

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