Along with severe panic attacks, I suffer with fibromyalgia. One of the things I would do intuitively was rub my own feet. I knew of people using pressure points to alleviate nausea (I swear by Seabands) and headaches. I decided to follow my Usui Reiki training with a course in reflexology. Here are some tips to help you through an anxiety or panic attack:
First, I encourage you to massage anywhere that feels good and offers comfort.
Or you can try one or all of these (give each one 2 or 3 minutes to take effect):
2. The spot where your pinky curls🤛 is the pressure point you’re looking for.
3. With the thumb👍 from your other hand, massage little circles with gentle pressure on the point.
4. Remind yourself to breathe (check out my post on belly breathing).
(You can also swap out the pinky spot and massage the base of the thumb).
You can also try the “Sea of Tranquility”:🌊
1. Interlace your fingers 🤲 and lay the flat of them against the center of your breastbone.
1. With your arms facing you, cross your forearms and bring them to your chest. (Like you’re protecting your heart).
2. Let your index and second fingers rest just below the collar bone to the right and left of your neck.
3. Feel around for any place that might be a little tender and massage with index and pointer finger.
1. If you don’t have a pair of Seabands you can use your finger ☝️ and thumb 👍 to apply gentle pressure to the same spot.
2. To find it, rest your index and second finger across the inner part of your wrist (begin at the base). ✋
3. Two fingers in, in the center is the spot.
4. Apply gentle pressure.
1. Massage your third eye. 👁
You can pour a little massage oil (coconut oil is great) on the bottom of your feet.
Think of your feet as: Toes, Pads, Arches & Midsoles, Heels.
1. First awaken your meridians by stroking your feet in a long top to bottom motion (use your thumbs) under begin at the base of each toe.
2. Use a pressure that feels good to you.
3. Go slow, take your time.
4. Next massage in clockwise motion the center of your foot (10 or so circles or whatever feels good). If this is going well you can add your second thumb to the circle and do 10 more circles).
5. Next between where the pads of your feet end and your arch/midsole begin, do 10 clockwise circles, then 10 pressures (little pushes) or squeezes. Hold for one long press to the count of 10. Exhale as you press.
6. In the middle of the midsole do 10 clockwise circles. 10 short presses. 1 long press to a count of 10..
7. Move your fingers up and a little to the right (just a little diagonal from where you were): 10 clockwise circles. 10 short presses. 1 long press to a count of 10.
If you enjoy essential oils you can add a few drops to coconut oil and make your own massage oil. Lavender is always a sure bet. Personally, I like sandalwood and woodstock. The best way to pick your oil is to sniff and if it instantly makes you go “Ahh” or gives you a sense of relaxation or happiness, that’s a good one to use.
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