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Please advise! how much acupressure massage therapy should a clinically depressed person get?

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As much as tolerable: Massage and acupuncture can be very helpful for depression and anxiety, so long as it is not adversely affecting your finances.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 7/4/2013

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