A member asked:

What to do if i stick needles through my ears to release stress?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hmm: Are you self-harming to distract from stress? That would not be healthy. Sticking needles into the ear canal would be very dangerous. If you want to decrease stress - see an acupucturist who can properly place needles (check out the auricular trauma protocol) in the external ear.

Answered 4/20/2013

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