Acupuncture for Anxiety, Depression & Stress

Acupuncture can be beneficial in the treatment of anxiety whether it be depression, panic attacks, PTSD or even seasonal affective disorder.

As well as emotional symptoms such as worry, disturbed sleep, irritability and poor concentration, anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as sweating, nausea, diarrhoea, dry mouth, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, cold hands, muscle tension and aches, trembling and twitching (WHO 2007).

The effects of stress can also worsen many physical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, migraines and tension headaches, and back pain (Clinical Evidence 2007).

Acupuncture can be very helpful in treating stress and addressing many of these symptoms, without side effects. It can be safely combined with conventional treatments such as medication or psycho-educational therapy, possibly enhancing their beneficial effects (Courbasson 2007) and reducing unwanted side-effects (Yuan 2007).

I’ve successfully helped many people suffering with anxiety, depression and stress. If you’d like to book you can do so online here. Alternatively, you can email or contact me via my contact form here.

“I’ve been going to Jo Darling for the best part of two years. She is an exceptional acupuncturist. Deeply intuitive, compassionate and professional. I could not manage the stressful TV career I have without the help I get for nerves, stress and depleted energy from Jo. Could not recommend her more highly.” Harriet, Hove

Source: British Acupuncture Council. More information is available from the British Acupuncture Council about PTSD here Anxiety here Depression here

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