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Insights into Holistic Healing

Winter Blues or Depression?

11/12/2014

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Happiness Can Be Found in the Darkest of Times












Take a look at the National Alliance of Mental Health's list of symptoms of depression:
  • Changes in sleep. 
  • Changes in appetite. 
  • Poor concentration. 
  • Loss of energy. 
  • Lack of interest and decrease in pleasure in formerly enjoyable activities.
  • Low self-esteem. 
  • Hopelessness or guilt. 
  • Movement changes that include slowing down and exhaustion and/or agitation. 

If you are experiencing five or more of these symptoms, it's time to contact a healthcare professional.  Acupuncture on its own can help alleviate mild to moderate depression.  For severe depression, a multi-disciplinary approach is necessary.  This may include counseling and medication.

When I work with patients suffering from depression, I offer these suggestions:

  • Do some type of aerobic exercise for at least a half an hour each day.  This causes the body to release endorphins, the body's "feel good" chemicals.
  • Maintain a regular schedule.  Wake up and go to sleep at the same time each day.  Create routines that help you go through each day.
  • Spend some time outdoors.  There is something about fresh air and sunshine that brightens the mood.
  • Find activities that you love.  Cooking, reading, knitting, watching sports, going to the movies...  Anything you do where you lose sense of time and feel whole and complete.
  • Engage the spirit in whatever way gives your life meaning.  This may be attending religious services or being out in nature.  Know that you are never alone.
  • Surround yourself with people and/or animals who love and care about you.
  • If you find yourself depressed during the winter months, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder.  This can be treated by sitting in front of a light box for a half an hour each morning.

The most important thing is not to suffer in silence.  We, each of us, have an enormous capacity to heal.  Depression is a disease as real as high blood pressure and diabetes.  It can be treated.


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    In practice for over 20 years, Bonnie Diamond offers individualized, heart-centered care using a pain-free, Japanese style of acupuncture.  Her work is influenced by her nine year struggle with and complete recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  

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      • Preventative Care
      • Sciatica
      • Side Effects of Chemo and Radiation
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