. i . ([info]livingimpaired) wrote,
@ 2007-09-06 11:19:00
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needles like body antennas
Has anyone ever done acupuncture before? I made an appointment on Monday but am scared shitless. I have a huge fear of needles and the thought of lying there awake while tons of thin gauge needles get smacked into me does not sit well. Any words to help calm my nerves? Any past experiences? CALM ME DOWN PEOPLE, come on!!!

Besides that, things are alright. Just working like crazy on this thing with my bro and finishing up a design project that has been on the table for far too long (clients fault, not mine). I can't wait to be done with this and then be done for a while. I think I'm going to take a little break and try to actually enjoy my evenings and leave them free for a few months. I recall saying something like this for the past 8 months or so, but yeah, this time I really need to do it. I need ME time, damnit!

Ok, back to work I go.

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[info]locopuff
2007-09-06 06:41 pm UTC (link)
I went to acupuncture three times. My friend was going to acupuncture school. It didn't hurt, but it was surprising, and if it's Chinese style, they tend to be a little rougher with the needles. Also, the jumping chi is weird.

I got the number for the Jungian Institute for you. It's 310-556-1193. Call them and see if you can set up an interview or apply to go there for some care. It's cheap if you tell them that you don't have any money.

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[info]livingimpaired
2007-09-06 08:21 pm UTC (link)
thanks so much jen-o-rator! i really appreciate it.

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[info]wicked_swank
2007-09-07 12:30 am UTC (link)
Hey you I sent you an evite for craft club Sunday, answer it!!

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[info]livingimpaired
2007-09-07 06:20 am UTC (link)
Umm, where did you send it to? I got no email, woman.

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[info]wicked_swank
2007-09-07 06:23 am UTC (link)
ayelet@design-fetish.com

Do you use another?

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[info]livingimpaired
2007-09-07 02:43 pm UTC (link)
mhmm. for some odd reason that turned into a major spam catcher and that's all i get.

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[info]livingimpaired
2007-09-07 02:47 pm UTC (link)
i sent you a pm with my info. is it this sunday?

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Good luck!
[info]flick_lick
2007-09-07 07:53 am UTC (link)
Had it done once, Missy.
There'r no stabby-needle movements or anything, and the needles hardly even get below the surface. They distract you nicely just before they do it anyway; ask you a question, get you to breath in (or out, can't remember) and boop! it's sitting there on your skin. No bother to you at all.

You get this weird kind of zinging sensation when the needles are in, but it isn't unpleasant.

...and you will not be covered in tonnes of needles. Just a few well-placed ones.

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Re: Good luck!
[info]livingimpaired
2007-09-07 02:45 pm UTC (link)
Thanks, kind lady. Yeah, it's more the idea of seeing the metal sticking out of me than anything else. I'm sure it will be fine. It's just a new experience I've been kind of avoiding for years for some reason or another. I just hope it helps.

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