Well, for anyone who's been following my medical exploration of acupuncture as a treatment for depression I thought I'd let you know that after three sessions and several chats with my practioner (there are only 2 or maybe 3 certified acupuncturists in ND) things seem OK, but the day after treatment (like today) my body goes through a process of detoxification. I try drink loads of water to flush my system and rest a bit. According to my practioner- depression is merely an indicator of blocked energy. His job is to get my overall system moving energy wherever he finds blockages. He also says exercise is a key to moving energy in the body (yoga, dancing, walking, tai chi, you name it). Even coffee is way for us to get "up" and he acknowledged that too. (So all you coffee lovers- enjoy it!)

This is all paid out of pocket as medical insurance does not cover any of the costs. Overall, I do feel a lot less "down" this fall than last year. My husband says he notices a difference in me too. I still take my daily dose of Zoloft too from late Sept. - early May. By the end of late spring I am able to wean off the meds as I am more active.