For almost two years, I was experiencing panic attacks.

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Not every day, and never for more than an hour or two at a time, but my stress level would build to a point that I would not be functional.

 

I would feel closed in and just shut down emotionally. I really didn't need much of anything to set it off either – sometimes just the fear that I was going to have a panic attack caused one! Previous to this, I had always been a strong, calm person, someone able to handle anything thrown my way, so this was a big change for me.

 

I came to Anna for treatment of other issues, but I did mention this problem to her during our first conversation and in the initial paperwork. Anna treated this issue through acupuncture, of course, but she also talked to me about it, and would give me "homework" exercises – basically different thoughts and phrases to repeat to myself at home that would help with the process.

 

The amount of genuine care and concern that she has always given me through the treatments or through a conversation or email is what sets her apart.

 

Anna is not only a skilled acupuncturist, she is a warm and caring person that truly wants to help all of her patients to be free of pain, both physical and emotional.

 

Now, almost 9 months after starting treatments, I can't believe the difference. It was a gradual progression, and I can't say that I never feel stress anymore – I am human after all! But I don't have that same "closed in" feeling, and I am able to work through it.

 

I haven't had a panic attack in over 2 months, and when I do experience stress, I don't feel overwhelmed by it.

 

Before I started my acupuncture treatments, I had tried meditation, anti-anxiety pills, even taking a leave of absence from work to alleviate the panic attacks – nothing helped.

 

But now, through my acupuncture treatments, I feel like my old self again. I know that everyone is different, but I couldn't be happier with my results. I highly recommend acupuncture treatments.

 

-V.

 

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