Massage : Self Massage for Depression
- Start with your head and work your way down to your toes.
- Pour some massage oil onto your palms, and using flat hands, rub it vigorously into your hair and scalp.
- Use your fingertips to cover your head with small circular movements.
- Gently massage your face and ears, and then your neck.
- Knead your shoulders and vigorously massage your arms, with up-and-down motions. Use circular movements on your elbows and knead your hands and fingers.
- Massage your chest and stomach using large gentle circular motions. Massage your sides and back, if you can reach it without straining.
- Use vigorous up- and-down motions on your legs, with circular movement at your knees and ankles.
- Massage your feet-tops and bottoms-and use your fingers to massage your toes.
When you are done, take a warm shower and use a mild soap to wash off the excess oil. The oil that has penetrated or remains on the surface of the skin conditions it and helps keep your body warm.
