Posted by yxibow on October 18, 2008, at 5:30:08
In reply to Re: Music and depression RAMONES » manic666, posted by Phillipa on October 16, 2008, at 22:53:20
Yes -- music and the attachment to lyrics and tone definitely are affected by depression and vice versa.
I don't know -- I guess sometimes when I'm depressed I find myself listening to downcast songs literally to make myself let out my feelings. But its sort of like self-flagellation.
I tend to take some things very literally, not particularly any fault of mine, but lyrics that I've heard I somehow grab onto them.
On the other hand there are groups that some would find more morose, like Coldplay, that I am a fan of, so its a mixed bag. I could play "Clocks" on repeat....
But then there's a list of "songs to be depressed by" I think, personally, such as "Landslide". Some might find it wistful, I see it because I'm caught up at the moment with a disorder that I recognize I'm growing older and I see others I know who I used to remember hanging out when I was 15 years younger going about their lives. But growing older is just a part of life, I just want to be joining it not seeing it go by.
Its hard not to, but comparing to others doesn't end up serving a purpose. It is like being hard on yourself, and its hard to pull away from the negative.
-- tidings
Jay
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