About 19 million Americans are living with Depression.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes constant sadness and lack of interest in life. It is often a place of feeling stuck or unable to move forward.
Releasing Pain
Speaking from experience while working with Massage clients, the worst thing a person suffering from depression can do it to isolate. Instead, it is best to look for long-term medical treatment from a doctor and a licensed therapist. When left untreated, depression doesn’t often resolve itself. In fact, by opening up to a healthy new way of processing, things can start to look a lot brighter. Why not ask for help?
If you are unsure if you are depressed, ask yourself if any of the symptoms below pertain to you?
- Feelings of sadness, emptiness or unhappiness
- Anxiety
- Changes in appetite
- Trouble concentrating
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Physical back pain or headaches
- Fixation on negative beliefs
- Lack of Sexual interest
- Lack of Energy
- Irritability
- Angry
- Insomnia
Massage therapy can be helpful as an additional complementary treatment for Depression. It is a wonderful modality to add to your wellness plan.
Questions About Massage and Depression? The AMTA’s position based on research can be found at: AMTA Research for starters.
In my own practice, I have seen clients find help through Structural Integration, Craniosacral Therapy, and Aromatherapy Massage. With massage and bodywork, when the tension in the body is lifted, the spirit frees up too. It’s amazing how much one’s mood can change when feeling better in one’s own body. Release of stress has been found to help one to sleep better through the night, balance emotions, and to help feel more grounded and embodies.
If you are looking for a Holistic Licensed Massage Therapist who has experienced working with Mood Disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, or depression, ask questions in an initial interview. Make sure the therapist who works with you is comfortable with working as part of your healing team.
If you have any questions, please call Sharon Hartnett LMT, CST, SI for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
614 372-6598