“Can acupuncture help panic attacks?”

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I am a 28 year old female. I want to know if acupuncture can help anxiety and panic attacks?

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**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

Yes ,acupuncture can help panic attacks.

**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes absolutely.

**Elizabeth Perry** Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perry Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Yes, definitely

**Monica Edlauer** Acupuncturist Boulder, Colorado · Accepted Answer

Monica Edlauer Acupuncturist Boulder, Colorado

Acupuncture is highly effective for regulating the amygdala of the brain and bringing other neurological and physiological systems to a state of homeostasis, or balance. It's been proven safe and effective for PTSD, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and other mood disorders - especially as an adjunct to other forms of therapy.

**George Ku** Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA · Accepted Answer

George Ku Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA

Yes

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, I successfully treat panic attacks on a regular basis.

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes acupuncture, massage,and herbs can help relieve stress, anxiety, and panic attacks, it will take you weeks or months to get rid of theses.

**Mrs. Liang Hui Peng** Acupuncturist Houston, TX · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Liang Hui Peng Acupuncturist Houston, TX

Acupuncture can help panic attacks. Usually after 1 treatment you will feel better. If you want to continue to help the panic attacks you will need to continue treatments for about 3 months. Depends on the amount of time that you may have been dealing with the panic attacks and if this a chronic condition or the panic attacks have just started.

**Fatima Manesh** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Fatima Manesh Acupuncturist

Acupuncture reduces stress, anxiety issues, and interrupts and calms panic attacks.

**Yali Fan** Acupuncturist Richmond, VA · Accepted Answer

Yali Fan Acupuncturist Richmond, VA

Acupuncture is very good for anxiety and panic attacks problems that just like good for pain issues. Most American already know acupuncture is good for pain, but didn’t know it very good for anxiety and panic attacks yet.

**Diana D. Choe** Acupuncturist Warren, NJ · Accepted Answer

Diana D. Choe Acupuncturist Warren, NJ

Panic attacks and anxiety are emotional related issues and acupuncture is great in helping calm the mind and helping you get into a more relaxed state.

**Marina Yanovsky** Acupuncturist Staten Island, NY · Accepted Answer

Marina Yanovsky Acupuncturist Staten Island, NY

Yes

**Sharis Aiazian** Acupuncturist Ramsey, NJ · Accepted Answer

Sharis Aiazian Acupuncturist Ramsey, NJ

Yes, it absolutely can, but the key is to figure out what the triggers are to the anxiety and panic attacks to ensure a more successful response to treatment.

**Tatyana Yakovleva** Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Tatyana Yakovleva Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY

Yes, it is very effective

**Rebecca Flack** Acupuncturist Indianapolis, IN · Accepted Answer

Rebecca Flack Acupuncturist Indianapolis, IN

Acupuncture can help panic attacks because it helps to calm and balance the body.

**Bonnie B. McLean** Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL · Accepted Answer

Bonnie B. McLean Acupuncturist Gulf Breeze, FL

I do use it to treat anxiety, including panic attacks.

**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Michael andrew Chow Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA

I have definitely helped my patients with their anxiety and panic attacks through acupuncture. It has reduced their dependency on pharmaceutical needs and helped them interact with the world again. Please ask your primary for a recommendation on reducing any meds while trying acupuncture therapy.

Live Happy,

Michael

**Neilly A. Buckalew** Acupuncturist Post Falls, ID · Accepted Answer

Thank you for your question.

In general, acupuncture has been shown to be helpful in reducing stress and stress related anxiety. Auricular (ear) acupuncture, pressure and beading can also help and the beading technique can empower you to extend treatment and use it when you feel anxious. The beads are placed on acu points on various parts of the ear and gentle pressure applied. A theoretical western explanation as to why the ear acupuncture/pressure works for anxiety and possibly panic disorder is because the vagal nerve passes through the ear beneath the ear canal. The vagal nerve slows the heart when activated. Slow purposeful breathing dose this as well and lowers blood pressure.

Hope this helps,

B

**Dr. Anthony Gordon** Acupuncturist SMITHTOWN, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anthony Gordon Acupuncturist SMITHTOWN, NY

Acupuncture is very helpful for balancing mood, emotions and triggers causing panic attacks. Acupuncture is worth a try. Start with 1-2 times per week for 3 weeks to see improvement. -Dr. Gordon

**Moon Kim** Acupuncturist Irvine, CA · Accepted Answer

Moon Kim Acupuncturist Irvine, CA

Hi,

Acupuncture can definitely help you with anxiety and panic attacks. It’s more effective when you combine with herbal formulas. Please consult with your local licensed acupuncturist.
Thank you.

**Dr. Takeshi Komatsu** Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Takeshi Komatsu Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA

Acupuncture works for panic attacks. I recommend acupuncture to modify your internal organs and mental balance.

**Ms. Kim Doan Nguyen** Acupuncturist Richmond, VA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Kim Doan Nguyen Acupuncturist Richmond, VA

Yes, acupuncture can absolutely help to reset the nervous system and calm the flight-or-fight response experienced during a panic attack. It can reduce the frequency, severity and duration of the attacks without drugs or chemicals.

**Yingchun Chi** Acupuncturist Madison, WI · Accepted Answer

Yingchun Chi Acupuncturist Madison, WI

Yes. Acupuncture can help panic attacks.
Yingchun Chi

**Henry Vu** Acupuncturist Harvey, LA · Accepted Answer

Henry Vu Acupuncturist Harvey, LA

If you're having a panic attack, please go to ER. After you are stable, acupuncture can help relieve stress and anxiety.

**Mary Hills** Acupuncturist Alpine, CA · Accepted Answer

Mary Hills Acupuncturist Alpine, CA

Thank you for your inquiry about acupuncture. Yes, absolutely, acupuncture can help anxiety and panic attacks. I treat many of my patients with this issue and it always helps.
I hope that is helpful.

Mary Hills, DACM, LAc

**Edward Cheng** Acupuncturist Covington, WA · Accepted Answer

Edward Cheng Acupuncturist Covington, WA

Hi,

Yes, acupuncture can help with those issues. Depending on the root cause(s) of the issue and each person's constitution, we may also have to use herbs to help.

In good health,

Edward & Shirley

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

In my experience, it helps quite marvelously. So yes.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Acupuncture and herbs along with some lifestyle practices like Qigong can help with anxiety and panic attacks.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, it can help anxiety and panic attacks, it will help the patient get calm and soothe.

**Mozart Paiva** Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD · Accepted Answer

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Yes, acupuncture can treat panic attacks.

**Lawrence Kwong** Acupuncturist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Lawrence Kwong Acupuncturist New York, NY

Yes, acupuncture can help with anxiety attacks. The acupuncturist would have to properly diagnose you in order to come up with the proper treatment protocol.

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Hello!

Yes, it can.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Yes, the panic attack is a part of anxiety. Acupuncture can prevent as well as treat a panic attack.

**Beverly Lawrence** Acupuncturist Cottonwood, AZ · Accepted Answer

Beverly Lawrence Acupuncturist Cottonwood, AZ

Yes, we call that shen disturbed. We look for the underlying cause in the body and treat it that way.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Absolutely. Acupuncture is very effective in treating and preventing anxiety and panic attacks.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

Yes, acupuncture can usually help anxiety and panic attack. if it's severe, it might take more treatment sessions and you may want to consider adding therapy or prescription medications to help you manage.

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