{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/acupuncture-for-stress-anxiety-depression\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/acupuncture-for-stress-anxiety-depression\/","headline":"Why You Should Get Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression","name":"Why You Should Get Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression","description":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#232323&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;68px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety &amp; Depression[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Acupuncture-for-Stress-Anxiety-Depression.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Acupuncture-for-Stress-Anxiety-Depression&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotion? Maybe its anxiety or depression. Difficult emotions are something that all people [&hellip;]","datePublished":"2018-11-28","dateModified":"2026-05-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/the-wellbridge-clinic\/#Person","name":"The Wellbridge Clinic","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/the-wellbridge-clinic\/","identifier":24,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a0acdd738c3aa5566f221fc566cf46ccfbeea59068c027f1667b0c6cc35b3e93?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a0acdd738c3aa5566f221fc566cf46ccfbeea59068c027f1667b0c6cc35b3e93?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The WellBridge Clinic","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Acupuncture-for-Stress-Anxiety-Depression.png","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Acupuncture-for-Stress-Anxiety-Depression.png","height":1188,"width":2330},"url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/acupuncture-for-stress-anxiety-depression\/","about":["Stress &amp; Anxiety"],"wordCount":381,"articleBody":"\t\t\t\t\t[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#232323&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;68px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Acupuncture for Stress, Anxiety &amp; Depression[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Acupuncture-for-Stress-Anxiety-Depression.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Acupuncture-for-Stress-Anxiety-Depression&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Do you ever feel overwhelmed by emotion?Maybe its anxiety or depression. Difficult emotions are something that all people experience, but they don\u2019t have to be a problem.The mind and body are intertwined. Chinese Medicine and acupuncture are based upon the understanding of the importance of mind and body health.\u00a0Acupuncture provides stress relief through nourishment, removing obstacles, and increasing circulation.\u00a0When this happens, our biochemistry changes.Stress, anxiety, and depression become a problem when the emotional reactions interfere with your daily functioning and sleep. It is important to know that there are complementary therapies like acupuncture and herbal medicine that can support you through difficult times without side effects.Acupuncture\u00a0helps by triggering the body to produce the chemicals that make us feel relaxed and happy.\u00a0 It is by using this holistic approach that acupuncture can really make a difference by integrating herbal medicine, exercise, and diet.Acupuncture\u00a0can help provide the relaxation needed to get a foothold in life and find relief.There is nothing wrong with prescription medications. They can change people\u2019s lives.\u00a0 It is also important to remember that there are many effective tools available to manage stress, anxiety and depression.Traditional East Asian Medicine sees the person as an individual and provides a treatment that is best for each person.\u00a0\u201cI have felt SO CALM since leaving your office. Thanks again for bringing peace to my life.\u201d\u2013 Lori, Portland, OregonJohn Rybak Portland Acupuncturist The WellBridge Clinic (503) 544-9611 Find us on Facebook[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\t\t\t\t"}