Acupuncture for Anxiety (psst...you're not alone)

How are you feeling?  I mean, really, how are you feeling?  If you’re like 65% of Americans, you’re feeling an increased sense of free-floating anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about your future.  As a result of stressors in your life, it’s likely that you’re drinking more, seeing more fluctuations in your weight, and perhaps experiencing more than the usual amount of discord in your relationships.  What if there was another way to come back into balance and find a healthier, more balanced way to experience life?  What if acupuncture (and her sister healing modalities!) was able to provide you with some much needed, long-lasting relief from these uncomfortable feelings?

In March of 2022, the World Health Organization reported that there has been a worldwide increase of 25% in the prevalence of anxiety and depression in the last several years.  They attribute this largely to stress caused by social isolation, lack of community engagement, loneliness and increased financial stressors .

The good news is that as that there are many, many ways to deal with coping with the current stressors we all may be facing in these times of uncertainty.  I’ve written before about some of the things I consistently recommend, such as unplugging from the news and social media, mindfulness, herbal medicine, dietary changes, counseling and more, so I won’t go in to all of that here.

What I do want to do though, is remind people of the ongoing clinical trials reporting acupuncture to be an effective way to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.  While we know this through thousands of years of practical experience, it is wonderful that both small and large-scale trials are being run to convince the skeptics that yes, acupuncture is a wonderful – and sometimes superior – way to feel better.

Although the research is interesting, I don’t think anyone is super interested in me presenting the minute details here.  And of course all trials end with the disclaimer that more trials are needed for “proof.”  However, for me, I’ve got all the “proof” I need in my treatment room as clients tell me they feel better and experience fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression after engaging in even a couple of acupuncture sessions.  If what you’re doing isn’t working, why not try acupuncture?  Isn’t it time you feel better?

 As an experienced Doctor of Acupuncture, I offer a personalized and integrative approach to anxiety acupuncture for the residents in and around Great Falls, MT.  Call today for more information.