I've been struggling with depression/anxiety off and on for the majority of my life. Within the past two years I have been having more frequent and intense episodes to the point where I've had to take meds and seek regular counseling.
Something I really struggle with is the physical effects of depression on my body in terms of having chronic back pain, feeling exhausted all the time and requiring a massive amount of sleep, having sexual trouble, being very unflexible and so on. I know that medication is supposed to help with some of these, but I just feel very disconnected to my body.
I know that exercise can me extremely helpful with this, and I even tried taking up a dance class this fall. Unfortunately I was SO out of touch with my body that I ended up injuring myself in the class and had to drop out.
If anyone knows of any ways to help get in touch with the body, that is very gentle in nature, then I would love some advice.
Something I really struggle with is the physical effects of depression on my body in terms of having chronic back pain, feeling exhausted all the time and requiring a massive amount of sleep, having sexual trouble, being very unflexible and so on. I know that medication is supposed to help with some of these, but I just feel very disconnected to my body.
I know that exercise can me extremely helpful with this, and I even tried taking up a dance class this fall. Unfortunately I was SO out of touch with my body that I ended up injuring myself in the class and had to drop out.
If anyone knows of any ways to help get in touch with the body, that is very gentle in nature, then I would love some advice.