[hamster-bamster]

Has anyone tried to see an acupuncturist to help with insomnia, and if so, what have the results been?

Thanks.

[Travelinglady]

I haven't heard of using it to treat insomnia. Has anyone else had this experience? If so, then please respond!

[redbandit]

I've had accupuncture, but it was to treat migraines. It didn't help me, but my dr said accupuncture can help a lot of illnesses.

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by redbandit

I've had accupuncture, but it was to treat migraines. It didn't help me, but my dr said accupuncture can help a lot of illnesses.

I do have migraines. I did not think of that. I am fine treating migraine attacks with triptans. But good to know that you had this experience.

[Dolly75]

I tend to feel very calm and relaxed after acupuncture - good enough to fall asleep for sure. However, I'd need to have it done daily for the same effect and that's not very practical/affordable and such. That's been my experience.

Have you participated in a sleep study at all? I did and was found to have a circadian rhythm disorder; specifically, delayed sleep phase syndrome. Knowing that my internal clock is a night owl in a world with different working hours is challenging, but it does help a wee bit, too, because it's *me* and an exercise in trying to be okay with that as well.

Not sure if this helped or not, but I thought I'd share in case it does...

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by Dolly75

I tend to feel very calm and relaxed after acupuncture - good enough to fall asleep for sure. However, I'd need to have it done daily for the same effect and that's not very practical/affordable and such. That's been my experience.

Have you participated in a sleep study at all? I did and was found to have a circadian rhythm disorder; specifically, delayed sleep phase syndrome. Knowing that my internal clock is a night owl in a world with different working hours is challenging, but it does help a wee bit, too, because it's *me* and an exercise in trying to be okay with that as well.

Not sure if this helped or not, but I thought I'd share in case it does...

That is a great idea! I do not have insurance right now, but I will look into that if I get insurance.