Today, I faced my fear of needles.
It was awesome! We had acupuncture practice led by the doctors of Yunnan TCM
Hospital. Acupuncture works by inserting needles on specific points in our body
for therapeutic purposes. These points are on the meridians in our body and
connected to organs and stimulate the energy flow throughout our body (qi).
I
started off with having one needled inserted near my elbow. This point is called
the Quchi and is used for treating a sore throat, toothache, redness and pain
of the eye, vomiting and diarrhea, and maniac and depressive disorders. I felt minor
tenseness while it was inserted. However, I wasn’t feeling it so I decided to
have a needle inserted on a point between my eyebrows. This point is called the
Yintang and is used for treating headaches, vertigo, and insomnia. I was
nervous but I knew it wouldn’t be that bad since I was well under supervision. We
were told that people who have acupuncture done the first time may pass out. So
the doctor proceeded to hand sanitize her hands. Then she cleaned the area on
the point between my eyebrows. Then it happened! The needle was in. At first I
felt sleepy. It was a calming feeling. A couple of seconds later I felt a rush
of joy. I felt a “high” and tenseness in my head. It was honestly a feeling I
have never felt before. I’d do it again.
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