I want to know that can a man get himself free from anxiety, fear etc. by means of body masssage? In other words, can massage influence the brain of a phsycologically disabled person (means fear, anxiety, shyness, social phobia etc.) and cure him ?
2007-07-25 07:03:17 · 8 answers · asked by pkr t 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
it sure helps.
pets help too. (therapy dogs are real)
won't cure anything but relieves stress
2007-07-25 07:09:53 · answer #1 · answered by pops 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Massage can be therapeutic for the right individual. No question about that.
Can it repair a sick brain regardless of the cause of the mental illness?
There has to be a relationship between an ailment and the treatment.
Physical stimulation of tissue does not have a role in the body properly maintaining or even forming the complex balance of chemicals in the brain.
Although the massage may feel good and contribute a sense of physical and emotional well being, the underlying problem still exists and is not being treated.
At best, assuming your patient is open to being touched, you are making your patient comfortable.
2007-07-25 14:26:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lorenzo H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!
Everyone can benefit from a massage, especially if you don't have alot of physical contact in your daily life.
People have been having massages to relive stress since forever!
Remember that having a massage can be a very emotional experience the first few times, you may cry. This is normal.
You will feel dreamy afterwards. (so have someone pick u up afterwards or take transit, don't drive right away, or cross a big intersection, you'll be too loopy!)
p.s.
don't fall into the trap of medications:
http://www.breggin.com/
2007-07-25 14:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by Chloe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
massage treatment is physical, not mental, however, there may be some residual effects from the masssage that could help elevate a persons mood; but, its not a clinical cure for anything!
2007-07-25 14:07:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Masturbation brings about rest and relaxation (the opposite of anxiety)...were you referring to that type of massage?
2007-07-25 14:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physical exercise can help a lot. Bill
2007-07-28 11:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by William O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
The devil gives you fear and anxiety--he lives to gives you fear and anxiety. The devil hates you and wants you to be fearful and sad and anxious.
BUT! Jesus came so that we could have LIFE!
Talk to Jesus and ASK Him to please take away your problems.
When you see that Jesus HEARS your every cry---you will know to go to Him again next time and next time and again and then the devil will see that he needs to leave you alone --or you will go to Jesus.
2007-07-25 14:07:46 · answer #7 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its been proven to relax you and calm your brain.
2007-07-25 14:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋