Posted by Katia on April 14, 2003, at 14:47:36
In reply to Yoga for depression , posted by janejj on April 12, 2003, at 20:56:48
Hi!
I actually began yoga about five years ago subconsciously to help a depression that I didn't acknowledge as such. If you live with depression all your life as I have, I just figured I was just wierd and something was terribly wrong with me and I needed to hide this part of me from everyone.
Sooooo, it helps, but not enough. A year and a half ago, I actually went through a yoga teacher training course (in combo with grad school, maintaining an overseas relationship, working full-time) and I fell into a major depression. It can also bring up "stuff" for you and that's essential to be aware of. For me, it seems the only thing left is medication. I've tried everything and I feel a lot of these holistic methods are great and valid, but for me work as a complementary healing to hopefully the medication. (as soon as I find the right one). It certainly doesn't hurt to do yoga, but know that it can bring up stuff and it's also wonderful and relaxing. It has been a life saver for me too in some respects.
poster:Katia
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