Can Classical Music Help Treat Depression?
Who is not familiar with such unpleasant phenomena, as melancholy, depression, apathy? Many prefer to treat them with drugs, someone drinks herbal infusions, for someone the best therapy is a sauna for two. And very few people know that classical music can cope with these troubles.
In general, music therapy or treatment with sounds was practiced long ago. Today it is one of the most interesting areas in the field of traditional medicine and, unfortunately, still little studied. The therapeutic effect of sounds on the human body is based on a different frequency of sound vibrations, which are in resonance with certain organs or the entire organism. Sounds surround us always, everywhere. They can be helpful and pleasant, affecting the mood in general. Since there are a huge number of sounds, music therapy is divided into specialized areas. So, music therapy is getting very popular and, in particular, the treatment with classical music.
According to specialists, classical music in its relaxing effect is equivalent to sauna. Listening to the music of the classics calms the heart and leads to normal blood pressure, helps to relieve depression and melancholy, boosts immunity and improves the work of the organs of the respiratory system.
It’s unbelievable, but true — classical music helps to cure many of the violations in the work of the body and even serious illnesses.
The studies made by specialists have surprising results. It turns out, the music of Ludwig van Beethoven helps to cope with stress, melancholy, apathy and other similar neurotic states. The music of this immortal genius helps to organize the work of the organs of the cardiovascular system, regulates heart rate and blood pressure and is as well beneficial to the bronchi, lungs and enhances the immunity.
The second part of the famous Fifth Symphony is called by the doctors “music of a healthy heart” and it is especially recommended listening to it for high pressure.
But, for example, the works of Johann Sebastian Bach are universal, they help to balance the state of mind and improve your overall body tone, so it is the music of harmony of body and soul.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart did not know that his music will cure chronic fatigue and lack of energy in his descendants. The Symphony No. 1 in d major is particularly effective. The works of Mozart’s increase the tonus of the organism and relieve emotional stress, stimulate brain activity and enhance intellectual ability.
The music of the famous Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky helps soften even the most cranky and unsocial person, giving birth to a wave of emotions and passions. No one remains indifferent to it.
The music therapy is also good for people in difficult life circumstances that are miserable and in depression. It is proved that Tchaikovsky’s creations give strength and help you cope with any seemingly unsolvable situation.
With music, you can experiment .But by picking up the support of music therapy sessions, you must observe how it affects the psychological well-being and overall health.