- Do you experience anxiety, depression, or low moods?
- Feelings of overwhelm, loneliness or worry?
- Have difficulty with concentration or memory?
- Have constant low energy, tiredness, or fatigue?
- Are unable to sleep or you suffer from insomnia or overthinking?
Depression is a medical illness that involves the mind and body, affecting how a person feels, thinks and behaves. About 16% of adults in Canada will experience depression at some point in their lives, with women being twice as likely to suffer from depression as men. The risk of depression is increased with certain conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, cardiovascular illnesses, and the first year after childbirth.
The good news is that acupuncture is a very effective treatment option for depression.