Understanding What Is Acupressure - #21399

I've been feeling kinda lost with this whole wellness journey, and I've been hearing a lot about what is acupressure. Like, I was at a friend’s place last week and she brought it up, was like it’s some ancient technique that can help with stuff like stress and pain. But I'm honestly confused, especially when she said it could even help with digestive issues. So, I started looking into it and found that it’s related to acupuncture, but without needles — that’s a bit *less scary* for someone like me who's not a fan of pointy things! Then, I stumbled upon this article that explained what is acupressure in detail, like how it focuses on different pressure points in your body and how it’s supposed to release blockages. But, is it really legit? I mean, I could simply press a few spots on my wrist and suddenly feel better?! Sounds kinda miraculous or just too good to be true. Anyway, last month I was having these constant headaches (ugh, the worst), and after discovering what is acupressure, I tried pressing between my eyebrows, guess what? It actually calmed me a bit! Am I just imagining it or does that actually show how powerful this stuff can be? I read that what is acupressure can also help with anxiety and even sleep. Man, I really could use some of that sleep aid right now — been restless these days, and I’m sure my mind is all over the place, right? I even considered going to a professional for it but haven’t really made up my mind. Feels kinda daunting to trust someone poking around my body, but then again, if I can figure out what is acupressure by myself, maybe I don’t even need a pro? Moreover, does anyone know if what is acupressure is safe to try at home? Like, are there certain points I should avoid because they might cause more harm? I even read that you shouldn’t press super hard, but how hard is too hard? Oh, and there was this whole section on how what is acupressure can be used for anything from nausea to boosting immunity, and I’m just sitting here wondering what else might this magical touch of hands actually do? I’ve tried herbal remedies for my stomach issues, but could this be a good addition to my holistic approach? I mean, I’m all about that natural living life but feel a bit like I’m stumbling through the dark on this one. I really hope to hear your thoughts about this because I’m sorta getting mixed signals from various sources online. I would also love to get some practical tips or insights, maybe a few personal stories on what you all did when you tried it out? Thanks in advance for any help! Trying to get to the bottom of, you know, what is acupressure and how I can work it into my life! Just really curious to see how this could change my day-to-day living. All help appreciated!