Very dizzy after acupuncture
 

Hello,

I've just had my first treatment of acupuncture today...
I hold a lot of tension in my jaw/shoulders/and neck. I have my final viva voice exam before being qualified in my field this thursday so I thought a bit of self care would be a good thing.

Afterwards, and even now an hour after the treatment I'm feeling dizzy and light headed... and in conversation with my roommate it has been a bit difficult to have my words come out properly (due to being lightheaded I imagine).

Straight to my bed, with a big jug of water has been my course of action.

Is this a normal occurrence after a treatment?
(This doesn't feel unmanageable, but I'm just curious)

All the best,
-TrainsAndSewingMachines

It can be. I have had lots of acupuncture sessions. The first one I got slightly dizzy and a bit giggly.
The most recent one I had last summer for nerve entrapment in my arm. It was a lovey peaceful experience but I was aware afterwards that I had to go gently through the rest of the day. I felt nice, but as though I needed to treat myself with gentle loving care. I brisk-walk a lot usually, and do outdoor work, but could sense that was not the right thing to do, so though I stayed outside, took things easy.
A lot of energy is being moved and re-directed during acupuncture.
I don't think it's wise to have a session and then go straight back to work, for example.
Rest, fresh air, nice food, water, and a good night's sleep...take care of yourself.

Thanks for the response Tobi,

(I sometimes have giggle fits during reiki haha)

All the best,
-TrainsAndSewingMachines