PASSION, THE BEST ANTI-DEPRESSANT

You may have wondered with the dramatic increase in medication options for mood disorders such as depression whether there is any reason to do anything about the blues other than take a pill.  Research has repeatedly shown that medication without psychotherapy is less effective in outcome measures for treatment of depression.  Newer research coming out of the integrative medicine field suggests that one of the ways the brain deals with trauma is to grow new "Dendrites" or receptors at the neuro- transmitter site.  What is interesting is that studies have also shown that another way neuro genesis occurs is when we are passionate about something. So Passion may be how we naturally heal and maintain our optimism for life. Dance, Sing, and Love with all of your Heart may indeed be the best medicine for depression! If you feel that you have lost your connection to Passion or need to explore ways to manage your emotional stress it may be time to consider therapy as an option.  Give us a call at Professional Alternative, PLC  (540)-825-2788 or visit us on the web @ http://www.professionalcounselingpiedmontva.com.   Be well and live Joyfully!