There are certain risks in performing acupuncture and moxibustion on your own, especially in the absence of professional training. As an alternative, ** It is more recommended to give priority to the operation of a professional acupuncturist or Chinese medicine practitioner**. However, I can provide you with some acupoints and positioning methods commonly used to relieve anxiety, while emphasizing safety precautions.： --- ###**Reference to key acupuncture points (it is recommended to use pressing instead of self-acupuncture)** 1. **Baihui Cave (GV20)** -**Location**: In the middle of the head, at the intersection of the connection between the tips of the ears and the midline of the head. -**Efficacy**: regulates the mind, relieves headaches and anxiety. -**Operation recommendations**: You can gently press with your fingertips (avoid self-acupuncture, due to the abundance of blood vessels and nerves in the head). 2. **God's Gate Cave (HT7)** -**Location**: The inner side of the wrist stripes, the depression on the side of the little finger (ulnar carpal flexor tendon radial side). -**Efficacy**: Soothes the nerves and calms the heart, relieves heart palpitations, insomnia and anxiety. -**Operation recommendations**: Press with your thumb for 3-5 minutes, multiple times a day. 3. **Neiguan Acupuncture Point (PC6)** -**Location**: On the inside of the forearm, 2 inches (about three horizontal fingers) above the wrist stripes, between the two tendons. -**Efficacy**: regulates mood, relieves chest tightness and tension. -**Operation recommendations**: Press or rub gently. 4. **Tai Chong Hole (LR3)** -**Location**: The depression in front of the junction of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones on the back of the foot. -**Efficacy**: relieves liver and qi, relieves mood swings and stress. -**Operation recommendations**: Press with your thumb, the intensity should be slightly swollen. 5. **Hegu Cave (LI4)** -**Location**: At the mouth of the tiger on the back of the hand, the midpoint between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones. -**Efficacy**: Regulates the whole body's qi and relieves tension headaches. -**Note**: Pregnant women disable this acupuncture point. --- ###**Safety warnings and recommendations** 1. **Priority is given to pressing/massage**: Self-acupuncture may cause infection, bleeding or nerve damage, especially sensitive areas such as the head, chest and back. It is recommended to press the acupoints with your fingers first (press each acupoint for 3-5 minutes, 2-3 times a day). 2. **Strict disinfection**: If you insist on acupuncture, you need to use disposable sterile needles and disinfect the skin with alcohol to avoid reusing the needles. 3. **Avoid taboos**： - Avoid operating on damaged, red and swollen skin. -Use with caution for coagulation dysfunction, pregnant women, and patients with severe heart disease. 4. **Comprehensive treatment**: Anxiety may be combined with physical and psychological factors. It is recommended to combine psychological counseling, exercise (such as yoga, meditation) or medication under the guidance of a doctor. --- ###**When do I need to seek medical attention immediately? ** -If anxiety is accompanied by chest pain, dyspnea, persistent insomnia, or suicidal tendencies, please seek professional help immediately. Hope this information is helpful to you, but please always put safety first and give priority to professional medical support. 🌿