And, Andi, I am glad you are making the choices you feel are right for you. And sticking with them. That can be really hard to do.

I've had acupuncture alleviate a migraine I was currently having, but it didn't seem to stop them from coming back.

Maybe I should try it again.

I've had good experiences with accupuncture. Not like with a chiropractic adjustment where i felt the results immediately, but it is insanely relaxing. If you are gonna invest in a lot of treatment, a lot of places have "group accupuncture" or "community accupuncture" which is basically where you pay for 10 minutes of the practioner's time, then do the whole chillaxin in a recliner in a room with other people. It's waaaay cheaper (like $15/visit) but you are sharing a room with other patients. Who sometimes fall asleep. And snore. YMMV

I've had acupuncture alleviate a migraine I was currently having, but it didn't seem to stop them from coming back.

Considering your pain meds don't seem to work great all the time, it definitely sounds like an option! I've never tried it, but have definitely thought about it (especially after hearing of the whole "community acupuncture" thing (though I don't think it's $15 here!))

Andi, I think it's fantastic that you're strong enough to make that decision and choose to be accountable for it. I'm happy to see you taking care of you.

I just kept thinking of all of you, imagining you being disappointed in me if I ignored the warning bells sounding, not so much about developing a dependency on the Ambien (because things happen, bodies have reactions to chemicals and that is one of the them), but for not saying anything, not asking for help. It's not like I am having physical withdrawl symptoms; but, I'm thinking about the Ambien way too damn much.

Unrelatedly, has anyone had acupuncture for anything -- I'm interested specifically in migraines, but any experience is fine -- and did it work/what did you think of it?

Needles squick me, so I've not done acupuncture, but I have had some good results from using acupressure on myself. Notably, it tremendously relieved my first bout of plantar fasciitis (would have helped more with the second and third ones, but I'm less bendy than I used to be, and couldn't reach some of the points as well). And has eased tooth ache and that ache that comes from coughing too. Damn. Much. I don't get migraines enough to test any of the points on myself, but I believe it would be worth trying if I did.

And, Andi, I am glad you are making the choices you feel are right for you. And sticking with them. That can be really hard to do.

Thank you.

I'm thinking about the Ambien way too damn much.

I get this. I'm glad you trusted us enough to share.

I just kept thinking of all of you, imagining you being disappointed in me

Speaking only for me, I wouldn't be disappointed at all. Lovingly concerned, yes. Wanting you to make the healthiest choice for you, yes.

But not disappointed.

What Steph said.

My needle phobia is legendary but I have had acupuncture many times with no problem.

My friend M is an acupuncturist who has cured pain and pestilence with her skill and focus on the whole self. Migraines are a specialty of hers. She also cures allergies and stops smoking in one or two visits. It's amazing.

I just discovered my migraine acupuncturist has moved in the same building as a bunch people I don't talk to anymore. Since they all know each other, I suspect trouble, should I go. I may have to get a recommendation.