Depression Treatment
Massage therapy by a licensed massage therapist can do wonders to improve the condition of the body and the mind. Working to melt away at daily stresses, massage therapy rejuvenates the soul and has a calming effect on the mind. This can later work towards making a person suffering from depression feel better about their situation. It is important to understand what exactly depression is, before you use massage therapy to try and alleviate the symptoms. There are many dictionary definitions, but what is essentially entails is a constant condition where the individual is left feeling withdrawn and dejected – sometimes for no apparent reason. There usually is not any one specific trigger that is causing the sadness, but rather a constant state of being that people find it difficult to come out of. At Lymphatic Drainage Massage Clinic, Certified Massage Therapists all know intricately what happens to those suffering from depression, and as such, can help them to recover from their illness in a more productive manner.
Symptoms of Depression
It is also important to remember that no two people suffering from depression experience the exact same symptoms. The National Institute of Mental Health suggests that the symptoms associated with recognizing depression are not always easy to spot at a distance. Since most of the symptoms operate from the inside, it is only the person suffering from it that feels the full frontal effect. They tend to feel empty – with a pervading sense of anxiety. You may also notice that they are more pessimistic than general, almost as if they feel hopeless about their situation. They might also be more irritable, and tend to get tired more easily. An easy symptom to spot when it comes to trying to tell if someone is depressed or not is to figure out whether they have lost interest in activities that once they were excited about. That is to say, if someone who used to love video games, or love reading – suddenly shows no signs of interest towards those activities anymore.
They may also find it difficult to concentrate for lengths of time, and be forgetful at the same time. Some people also suffer from insomnia, while others tend to sleep far longer than the recommended hours. What is important to remember, is that depression is a state of mind where people are left feeling worthless, and almost as if they have nothing going for them. It is not a situation that should be neglected in the hopes that it goes away, but rather should be actively dealt with. While medication is an option for many people, massage therapy by a licensed massage therapist can also work to help the situation. Lymphatic Drainage Massage Clinic knows exactly what to do to ensure that the individual is relieved from those feelings and feels rested and secure. Research indicates that massage therapy by a Certified Massage Therapist can not only alleviate the mood, but reduce signs of depression in those suffering from it.
Contact Lymphatic Drainage Massage Clinic
In Home or In Office Massages by Jakki in the Greater Orlando / Central Florida area. Certified for many different massages and treatments. Specializing in Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) post surgery recovery massage.
To schedule an appointment with Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Advanced Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist, Jakki Bosco LMT, please call (813) 298-5603. We believe nothing is more important than human touch.
Providing massage services to patients in Orlando FL, Windermere, Clermont, Winter Garden, Dr. Phillips, Kissimmee, Apopka, Winter Park, Altamonte Springs and surrounding areas.
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