Posted by saw on December 9, 2004, at 5:59:07
In reply to Re: Music and Depression » SDW, posted by BariTenor on December 8, 2004, at 18:41:27
I was horrified that my passion for music was being left behind by my depression. I am an avid classical singer and I hardly even do that any more.
I agree with all your comments. The type of music I listen to is very much influenced by my mood. I will headbang with my husband's ACDC's "Thunderstruck" on a good day, but if my mood is wrong, the song (or songs like it) can cause me severe harm (and anyone in the near vicinity). The same would apply for lighter or my more classical music. I have days when it lifts me up and makes me feel powerful and happy (well, those days haven't been for awhile now), and then days when listening to this empowering music can drive me to the depths of despair.
More often than not, I find I am turning to silence to sooth me. Only to have the neighborhood dogs bark incessantly!
Sabrina
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