Posted by Torrey on March 19, 1999, at 1:16:16
In reply to Re: Accupuncture vs. Valium?, posted by Carol on March 10, 1999, at 15:19:24
I can relate to Julia's story. I had my first "nervous breakdown" as a teenager. My parents took me to the best neurologist in town, who ran a battery of expensive tests. My actual "examination" took maybe ten minutes, at the end of which he handed me a prescription for Valium. In the refill space, he had drawn the "infinity" symbol - I had just been given a lifetime supply of Valium! This was also about twenty five years ago - I don't know if its even legal to do that anymore.
Anyway, I got myself off the Valium after a few years, with the help of acupuncture. I had to be motivated enough to deal with the withdrawal symptoms to some degree, but the acupuncture definitely helped to calm my nervous system, and make the transition easier.
Torrey
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