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naimalove
naimalove
i used to enjoy dancing so much and i still do. i just rarely do it...if i go back to something that was such a major part of my life will that b enuf to motivate me to do it....will lifting my mood b enuf?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I dance all the time for no reason. For as long as I can remember my Mom would always dance around the house. Now I dance when Im driving, when Im cooking...I even dance in my office when I feel boring. You would be surprised how much it helps. Its the best to go out with a couple of friends (who love dancing also) to a club and dance untill you wanna fall over..now thats good therapy...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't know if anyone is still following this discussion, but my personal theory is that Dance is JOY. I always feel joyful when I am dancing. The worst part is when class is over and all my crappy thoughts come crashing back down on me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
If dancing makes you happy then why not give it another try? Do what makes you smile, its the best therapy!
deleted_user
deleted_user
absolutely the best therapy,and exercise.
i love dancing also,and it is the best thing you can do ,
and if you enjoy it,
well thats just perfect,
so yea ,get out and dance....i am sure it will help a lot!
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joyce
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was part of an international competitive dance company out of Canada called Shooting Stars Dance International ever since 1st grade, I ended up having to quit during high school because of my other sports, but now I do tap dance every morning and I have other activities to fill out my day and that makes me happy and it definitely helps with the depression.