'The acupuncturist hugged me when I left, and I fought the urge to cry tears of relief.'
Still, I was skeptical and nervous. Fortunately, the acupuncturist reassured me throughout the appointment, always telling me what she was doing so I wouldn't be surprised and providing a distraction when I needed one. She talked to me the whole time because I was anxious, but she explained that some people like to meditate or sleep during that time.ADVERTISEMENT
For the most part, I didn't feel the needles at all, not even a prick. And when they were in, I swear I could actually feel the energy moving. It was so strange, like a buzzing, tingling sensation. My arms and body just melted; I felt like I was sinking into the table. The acupuncturist hugged me when I left, and I fought the urge to cry tears of relief.
I could have fallen asleep at my desk prior to that appointment, but afterward, I felt like I'd had about five shots of espresso, minus the shakes, jitters, or anxiety. My mind seemed clear. I felt awake and alert and yet somehow less reactive. I was calm and thoughtful in my responses, instead of feeling panicked, acting on impulse, or snapping unnecessarily.
Before I left my appointment that day, we laid out a treatment plan that includes six weeks of acupuncture treatments, followed by appointments on a case-by-case basis. I'm also making changes to my diet,
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