Acupuncture points - Heal depression with self-acupressure

Acupuncture points - Heal depression with self-acupressure

Depression is a serious illness and around one in ten people will suffer from depression at some point. Depression can affect people of all ages, including children. Often we don't necessarily realize that we are suffering from depression, but it disrupts our normal lives if ignored for too long.

There are some common signs of depression. If you can identify with several of them and they do not go away easily, there is a possibility that you are suffering from depression to a greater or lesser extent.

1. Sleep disorders, sleepless or too much sleep.

2. Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and nothing gets better.

3. Significant weight loss or gain, eating too much or too little.

4. Having trouble concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things.

5. Loss of interest in daily activities, even those that you previously found very interesting and easy.

6. Be more irritable and in a bad mood than usual.

7. Feeling of lack of energy, tiredness, sluggishness, heavy all the time.

8. More physical pain such as headaches, back pain, stomach pain, etc.

9. Strong feelings of self-criticism, having thoughts that life is not worth living (this one is serious, seek help immediately!)

10. Experience of diminished sexuality.

In addition to finding professional tools, there are two acupuncture points you can use to relieve and cure depression yourself: Nei Guan points (PC 6) and Tai Chong points (LR 3).

Nei Guan points are located on the center lines of the arms on the insides, 3 cun (the width of your thumb at the middle joint is one "cun", the width of the middle three fingers at the middle joints is two "cun", the width of the four fingers without thumbs at the middle of the joints is three "cun".) from the wrist lines. You are one of themPericardial meridiansand are responsible for heart health, normalization of mentality and psychological well-being.

Tai Chong points are among theLiver meridiansand are responsible for liver health, relieving irritability, clearing the mind and stabilizing emotions.

Pressing and massaging these two points on both sides for 5 to 10 minutes every day and every time you feel low will lift your spirit and energize your body and mind over time. If you can massage Tai Chong points after taking a foot bath with hot water before going to bed at night, the result will be better.

Additionally, there is an acupuncture point called Tan-zhong Point (CV 17), which is a very important point for improving mood. The Tan Zhong point belongs to theconception vesseland is the midpoint between the centers of the breasts. It collects chest energy and energizes the heart. It has a close relationship with our emotions. Whenever you feel sad, upset or angry, massage this point, it will calm you down and give you peaceful feelings.

Massage the Tan-zhong point in a clockwise direction with 4 closed fingers or rub this point downward. 100 times or 2 to 3 minutes daily is a simple and good practice. There are many other benefits of massaging the Tan-zhong point: improving breast health (especially for women); Relieve or cure asthma, cough, chest congestion, rapid heartbeat, etc.

Finally, a positive attitude towards life is always the key to avoiding depression. Be more tolerant and forgiving, listen to peaceful and joyful music, talk to happy friends, participate in meaningful activities, and let go of things you cannot control.

Disclaimer: This is not a substitute for personal medical care and advice. You should always consult a physician about a medical condition before beginning any therapy or health program.

Inspired by Wendy Q Wang