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Originally Posted by the final coda
Hi, I'm new here, this thread actually inspired me to sign up and comment  I'm a clinical psych grad student in the midst of training, so I won't recommend anything to you besides some healthy skepticism. I couldn't help but suggest that you take a look at Reiki or other "energy based treatment" paradigms offered up by the alt. med. industry with much caution and skepticism. There is no decent, quality empirical support for these treatments, which follows logically since the theoretical basis for their interventions are nonsensical and blatantly contrary to what we do know about physiology and what we know about the physics of "energy". Benefits are likely very short term and due to other factors associated with the experience: placebo, relaxation, having attention paid to you, confirmation biases and so on. Such is the case with acupuncture, which is another "energy" manipulation therapy.
For more info on NCCAM, or at least a different perspective, you might take a look at the blog: respectful insolence, and search NCCAM. There's quite a bit of commentary out there about the controversial department, so don't just take the websites information at face value.
At the very least, consider both sides, and don't part with your money or time too easily! I wish you all the best 
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Thanks! TFC, I am not really looking for anything magical or miraculous to happen if I decide to try Reiki out. Actually, relaxation and having attention paid to ME is most important for me and if another benefit is added to that list, then all the better, right? My T suggests I find ways to relax since my anxiety levels are always around 7 or 8. And, I am taking words of wisdom from those here on PC who advise that I do more for myself--since i RARELY do.
As far as looking at different perspectives-- I am sure my experience will be unique to anyone who tries Reiki on for size, so I am not only taking Searching's experience/perspective on things. I am also not really into the whole "scientific" or logical side of it--that's what seeing my T and meds(when/if I start taking them) are for

, though your perspective is appreciated. I think I need something more spiritually based--not religious-- that I can do and will enjoy on a regular basis.
I also don't see any harm in trying it at least once or twice...
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Far-out and even false explanations of things do not necessarily mean the things themselves do not work.
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Pachy,Thanks!