Acupressure Massage for Nervousness of All Kinds

These are the acupressure points for nervousness of all kinds. Working on these points can help you get better faster. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.

Acupressure Point Sympathetic
Location: at the junction of inferior and medial part of antihelix crus.
Traditionally used for: hyperacidity, extreme nervousness, butterfly sensation in the stomach, excessive perspiration, perspiration of the palm, sole, choking while you talk to strangers, stage fright, heart palpitation, phobia and fear of darkness, strangers etc.

Acupressure Point Ear Shenmen
Location: at the bifurcating point of upper and lower arms of the triangular fossa, slightly to the lateral side.
Traditionally used for: stop smoking, stop overeating, calm mind, remove nervousness, pre-interview point, pre-exam point for the student, to prevent pre-nuptial jitters.

Acupressure Point P6 — Nei Guan
Chinese Name: 內關
Location: three finger width above the wrist crease on the palmar side.
Traditionally used for: palpitation, vomiting, chest pains-emotional and physical, nausea, to decrease appetite, to calm down, decrease panic attacks, to stop smoking, addictions to alcohol, food and drugs, poor memory, to promote yawning.

Acupressure Point H7 — Shen Men
Chinese Name: 神門
Location: medial side (ulnar) of the transverse crease of the wrist.
Traditionally used for: chest pain, night sweat, spontaneous sweating, stage fright, phobias, nervousness (massage this point before interviews, speeches, wedding, exams, flying etc .) Irritability, poor memory, promote mental clarity, promote retention of knowledge in the brain (good for students to massage this point five minutes before beginning study to prepare for exams etc, ), chest palpitation, insomnia, nightmares, excessive dreaming, to mend broken heart, emotional stagnation, unable to cry.

Acupressure Point CV12 — Zhong Wan
Chinese Name: 中脘
Location: midway between the belly button and the bottom of the breastbone. On the midline of the abdomen, 5 finger width above the belly button.
Traditionally used for: acute abdominal pain, pain due to overeating, gastric pain, sour stomach, belching, regurgitation, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, distention of the abdomen due to flatulence, hiatal hernia.

Acupressure Point CV17 — Dan Zhong
Chinese Name: 膻中
Location: on the midline of the breastbone, between the nipples, level with the 4th intercostal space. in the center of the breastbone, midway between nipples.
Traditionally used for: asthma, poor energy circulation, hiccup, pain in the chest, lactation deficiency, point to balance the energy.

Acupressure Point SI4 — Wan Gu
Chinese Name: 腕骨
Location: on the ulnar side of the palm, in the depression between the base of the fifth metacarpal bone and triquetral bone.
Traditionally used for: ever without sweating, stiff neck, pain in the wrist, low mood, phobias.

Caution: You should consult with a healthcare professional before practicing Acupressure or starting any diet, exercise, Chinese herbs or other supplementation programs.

Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.