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Originally Posted On: https://academiasgolden.com/goldenblog/2018/10/25/el-baile-como-antidepresivo
Did you know that dancing can help alleviate depression? One more benefit of practicing this discipline.
When you suffer from depression you lose your ability to enjoy things and what happens in your day to day. Your mood, self-esteem and the ability to face daily problems are usually not at the right level. For this reason, you should look for alternatives that help you get out of this state and… what better than dancing!
Do not miss this article that we have created together with BEWE.io and learn about another of the benefits that dance brings you.
Regardless of the genre you choose, the advantages of this discipline are enormous because it not only allows you to reduce the level of stress; In addition, it helps people who suffer from low self-esteem to regain confidence in them. It is a tool to combat and overcome the symptoms that depression brings with it.
According to studies carried out, dancing is an activity that benefits mental health because it allows you to:
-Keep yourself socially active.
-Meet and talk with different people.
-Being active and falling into sad thoughts or feelings.
-Improve self-esteem.
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Deal better with the problems of your day.
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Improve communication.
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Develop trust.
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Overcome fears of being in front of an audience.
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Release endorphins, responsible for producing joy and pleasure.
With the dance it is possible to oxygenate the tissues in a better way, this activity helps you to release muscle tension, sleep better and reduce stress. You even increase your body temperature that generates calming effects.
During times of depression, self-confidence is lost, however, practicing this exercise in a group is precisely what helps you recover it.
In the same way, when you dance, the feeling of guilt is reduced and negative emotions curiously influence your body’s immunity both physically and mentally.
So as you may have noticed, this is a good strategy to prevent and treat low mood and pressure.
So, don’t lock yourself in, go out dancing, avoid everything that brings depression and have fun. Remember that, no matter the age, gender or race.
Written for Golden Blog by Camila Acosta
BEWE.IO Blogger
