Hysterectomy and Depression

Depression can be one of the effects of hysterectomy. When discussing the effects of hysterectomy, depression often goes overlooked. However, it is a concern and here is a suggestion on how to fight it.

The Mashed Potato, The Twist, The Limbo Rock, The Hustle, The Macarena, The Roger Rabbit, The Running Man or the chicken noodle soup; have you tried any of these dances? Yes, we are talking about dancing.

Dancing goes back to ancient times. Body movements accompanied by music were thought to possess powers. During The Middle Ages, people in Europe danced to avoid the plague while many tribes in Asia and Africa danced to ensure a bountiful harvest or for rain to come and end drought. But more than just to protect them from disease and invoke the forces of Nature, dance was also used directly to heal illness and discomfort.

Dance or Movement Therapy has been used for many centuries to improve the mental and physical well-being of a person. Today, it is also taught as a means to focus a person’s mind and body, which leads to good health.

Since dancing is an art, it increases self-expression and helps people connect with themselves and others. Dancing is a form of art that offers a way to explore psychological roots to overcome certain illnesses such as depression. Research has shown that dancing provides benefits that can help minimize depression’s effects.

It is known that each one of our five senses sends messages to our brain through the nerves. The brain processes these messages, after which, our body reacts or executes a movement. Normally, we jump for joy when we are happy about something, and slump when we are sad. When our body does not react to the messages of the brain, we might click an emotional bomb and burst into depression.

Have parts of her reproductive system removed can be as emotionally challenging as it is physically challenging for a woman. That’s why depression can be one of the effects of hysterectomy.