FOR as long as she can remember Jane Bright she has suffered nightmares so terrifying they could have featured in horror films.

But after just one session of acupuncture, the mother of two was cured of both her night terrors, and her crippling bouts of anxiety.

Acupuncture is an alternative medicine which treats patients by inserting thin needles into different points in the body.

Now she is urging NHS bosses to consider the alternative therapy for a host of ailments rather than to fork out on expensive drugs.

Ms Bright, from Witney, said: “I’ve had nightmares ever since I was a little girl, for as long as I can remember.

“I don’t really want to go into them, but my partner said if I could make them into films I’d have a great career as a horror writer.”

Ms Bright visited her GP for her anxiety, mood swings, and menstrual problems.

But after she decided against anti-depressants and pills for anxiety, Ms Bright decided to try acupuncture, and said the results were instant.

She said: “When you speak to the acupuncturist they go through your whole life story and the fact I had nightmares and anxiety came out of that.

“As soon as I had the treatment I felt more relaxed.

“That night I had the best nights sleep ever. After regular sessions everyone just started noticing I was just much happier, much more relaxed.”

Ms Bright visits acupuncturist Joy Le Fevre, in Witney, pictured, for once-monthly sessions, which cost about £40.

The bill for anti-depressants and anti-anxiety cost the county’s NHS £1.7m last year.

Ms Bright said: “I definitely think the NHS should consider acupuncture ahead of other treatments, particularly for anxiety. It could save them money in the long run.”

* Today marks the start of the first ever National Acupuncture Awarness week, which runs until Sunday, March 4. For events going on near you, visit introducingacupuncture.co.uk