“Is acupuncture effective for depression?”

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“Is acupuncture effective for depression?”

I am a 35 year old female. I want to know if acupuncture is effective for depression?

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

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

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

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can treat and help relieve stress, anxieties and depression. I suggest you try it.

**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.

**Dr. Chrisenia M. White** Acupuncturist Fairfax, VA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chrisenia M. White Acupuncturist Fairfax, VA

Yes. I have had a positive response using acupuncture on patients with depression

**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

Absolutely. Depression is one of my favorite things to treat because it works so well.

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

Yes

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

Mr. Michael andrew Chow Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA

Acupuncture is proven with research to provide relief from pain and stress/anxiety/insomnia. I have helped patients with PTSD and depression as well. Please check with your primary to see if acupuncture would be a safe solution and don’t forget about other resources available. Combinations of treatments could be the most effective.

Live Happy,

Michael

**Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet** Acupuncturist Ventura, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is very effective with patients experiencing depression. If a patient is experiencing chronic depression and they have not seen a psychotherapist, we will provide all the information necessary to find the right provider to complement our treatment. Sometimes, patients are feeling exhausted, however, they cannot sleep so acupuncture will help to regulate
the sleeping pattern. We usually add exercises and nutritional guidance to patients that might be needing it.

Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.

**Dr. Scott S. Lee** Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Scott S. Lee Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL

Hi,

Acupuncture helps depression by helping the mind and internal organs to bring clean oxygen and blood towards brain, and balancing the hormones. Please consult your local acupuncturist.

Sincerely,

Scott Sang In Lee

**Jessica Ra'chel Newman** Acupuncturist LONG BEACH, CA · Accepted Answer

Jessica Ra'chel Newman Acupuncturist LONG BEACH, CA

Yes, acupuncture is incredibly effective for depression!

**Huan-wen Jonathan Fang** Acupuncturist Acton, MA · Accepted Answer

Huan-wen Jonathan Fang Acupuncturist Acton, MA

Hi,

Acupuncture has been prove to increase the level of endorphins in the body, which is a hormone to reduce pain and balance the mood. Please try some acupuncture near you which can make you totally feel different.

Jonathan Fang

**Dr. Changhong Zhou** Acupuncturist Wellesley, MA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Changhong Zhou Acupuncturist Wellesley, MA

Acupuncture can help reduce the anxiety, relax the patient's mind, help the patient sleep, and boost the patient's energy.

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

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes, very effective actually. It increases serotonin and dopamine levels naturally, causing more relaxed and happy sensations.

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

Tatyana Yakovleva Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY

It is very effective

**Ms. Shuko Y. Ward** Acupuncturist Conroe, TX · Accepted Answer

Some studies showed effectiveness of acupuncture, and some other studies are rather contradictory. However, from the old studies, acupuncture treatment can produce a neurotransmitter called endorphin. which is known as the feel good hormone. Bottom line is, you should try anyway since there are no significant side effects as pharmaceuticals are.

Shuko Ward, DAOM, LAc., Dipl.OM, FABORM

**Kim Ngo** Acupuncturist Santa Clara, CA · Accepted Answer

Kim Ngo Acupuncturist Santa Clara, CA

Yes, I will recommend to acupuncture, acupressure and herbal medicine

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

Diana D. Choe Acupuncturist Warren, NJ

Yes acupuncture is a very effective way of treating depression. If you would like to get more information and/or consultation please call us at 908-380-7764.

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

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

Yes, it is. Even more effective if the patient is not medicated for depression.

**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

Yes, acupuncture can be life changing for depression.

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

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, acupuncture is effective for depression.

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

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Any treatment can take a bit of time. However, I have treated this type of problem and it can be resolved very quickly.

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

Beverly Lawrence Acupuncturist Cottonwood, AZ

Yes, we treat the underlying cause.

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

Lawrence Kwong Acupuncturist New York, NY

Acupucnture has helped people who suffer from depression. It depends on how long you have been suffering depression for and how well your body reacts to acupuncture treatment.

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

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Very effective but need a few sessions

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

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Yes, acupuncture can be very effective in treating depression and other mood disorders.

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

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Hello, yes acupuncture is effective for depression as it sends increase dopamine signals in the brain.

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

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

If your depression is mild to moderate, yes, acupuncture can be an excellent treatment. If you're more towards the severe end of the spectrum, you'll want to combine acupuncture with either conventional prescription medications or therapy.

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