The Reflexology Zeitgeist

“Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?”

“What is your lifestyle like? Are you on your phone or computer a lot during non work hours? Do you eat or drink before bed?”

“Everything else is OK? Do you have other health issues? Is your tongue purple? I agree that in 9 sessions you should feel more improvement.”

“If i go to a new one, should i do the once a week frequency again or can i go slower like once every two weeks?”

“Is there a specific reason for the 7pm? Right now i turn them off at 9pm”

“I've gotten my circadian rhythm back on track exercising in the morning (winter hike). Also, hope this does not come off as patronizing but are off electronic devices (phone computer tv) by 7pm? Listen to what other acupuncturists are saying here tha...”

“Not sleeping better at night? Any lifestyle changes to go with the treatment?”

“I expect most patients to notice a positive tangible benefit that lasts more than a day after about 5 or 6 treatments. But many notice earlier. How often are you going? If they are spaced too far to apart, it could interrupt the cumulative effect.”

“I went there for insomnia. And i love getting acupuncture done with the hot lamp, because its nice and warm. Because its the dead of winter right now in the Netherlands. But im not really sure if Im supposed to notice anything by now? The acupuncturi...”

“Had 9 sessions and dont notice much difference?”

“Did you ever figure out how to solve that? I've been going through a very similar thing for the past year.”

“so just your realization of your deep anxiety is what started to make you feel better?”

“Me four. I was recently diagnosed with Prolactinoma and gained a bunch of weight cause of it. Maybe that has something to do with it. I was wondering what your age, weight, height, and biological gender is? Also do you take magnesium?”

“Thanks for the reply. I've tried CBD oil before and unfortunately it only made me slightly calmer. Does your CBD oil have traces of THC in it? Mine was without any THC and I've heard THC makes the effects stronger.”

“Hey, me too, exactly the same case! Found something effective?”

“I'm going through something similar, no trouble falling asleep, nor any trouble falling back asleep. BUT high frequency of awakenings. As its been 2y since you commented, did you manage to fix it? If so what worked for you?”

“Have you had shitty sleep every day since then? Have you had a single good day of sleep without medication in the multiple years since? If you can't sleep there is likely something weighing on your mind, even if you can't see it. In depth journaling...”

“I was a child. Maybe 9. Maybe younger. Nothing special going on at the time. What then?”

“Friend, when your insomnia first started, what was going in your life? Think deeply. When you actually do sleep on rare occasion, what do you think about during the day? Do you feel anxious?”

“With all due respect, you’re begging to sleep. Maybe you need some meds thrown at you, for the time being. At minimum it’s some sleep? And a 72 hour hold. Maybe you’ll get a mini coma & wake up feeling refreshed!”

“Are you still On quetipine?”

“https://preview.redd.it/g5iiqyxzagsf1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=4d42b4b78210babf2e7a2c08d99d1e2a3c687e59 Putting enough pressure and circling on one spot at a time helps. Even swiping through my eyebrow”

“Where exactly? I need to try this”

“Pressing spots on my face puts me to sleep instantly—any science behind this?”

“What are some depression treatment options and their descriptions?”

“What are some of the most effective ways to fight depression?”

“What is the most effective treatment for tinnitus?”

“What are natural, holistic or alternative ways to treat bipolar disorder?”

“What are the benefits of Chinese foot massage?”

“What are the surprising benefits of a good foot massage?”