Is acupuncture a pseudo-science/placebo or does it actually work for stress?

I'm not sure about what if any biological/physiological basis it has, but I would suggest that doesn't necessarily imply any positive effects are purely placebo. There is I think growing evidence in "social medicine" considering the social determinants of disease and some suggesting that engaging in the community and with one's culture can influence health. It may well be that at least in some frames its effects could be down to the influence of engaging positively in traditional cultural practices.

Not that I think it's suitable as a sole therapeutic measure for anything necessarily but in concert with modern medical approaches I think there could be something to say for it beyond writing it off as placebo

Acupuncture is not part of my culture- I am European. But just someone recommended it to me for stress and wondering if there is any benefit in getting it or not really. Have an exam in less than 2 weeks and really feel the stress.

For acute stress in a short term situation I think personally I'd be skeptical of if making a big difference practically...still if you have the time/money to commit to it and are hopefully also pursuing other options to help with stress relief (e.g. also discussing with your GP if there is anything to consider from a longer term mental health and wellbeing perspective as well) I guess you might not have much to lose?

I doubt it would be a sudden panacea though

I'm no fan of acupuncture but know plenty of people who are that regularly get acupuncture.
They all seem to be a lot less stressed, calmer and much happier.

These links may be helpful to you:

https://www.everydayhealth.com/news/why-acupuncture-works-anxiety-relief/
https://www.healthline.com/health/acupuncture-for-anxiety
https://www.henryford.com/blog/2020/11/get-the-most-out-of-acupuncture-for-anxiety#:~:text=%22Acupuncture%20stimulates%20the%20body's%20natural,fewer%20side%20effects%20than%20medications.

Have you tried it yourself before? I'm sceptical of websites, I usually go to science journals.

Already under mental health services and they do not care about anyone and what your problems are in reality, especially if you have BPD, no one really cares and you get treated like a nuisance and not even human. I could write a long essay how mental health services and especially GPs are terrible for mental health but I will save myself the bother.

I'm no fan of acupuncture but know plenty of people who are that regularly get acupuncture.
They all seem to be a lot less stressed, calmer and much happier.

These links may be helpful to you:

https://www.everydayhealth.com/news/why-acupuncture-works-anxiety-relief/
https://www.healthline.com/health/acupuncture-for-anxiety
https://www.henryford.com/blog/2020/11/get-the-most-out-of-acupuncture-for-anxiety#:~:text=%22Acupuncture%20stimulates%20the%20body's%20natural,fewer%20side%20effects%20than%20medications.