During one of my hospitalizations, about 17 years ago, I told the therapist in charge how music has a very powerful effect on my mood. He nodded like it was typical but didn't elaborate. When depressed, certain songs can sink me deeper. When on the hypo/manic end of the spectrum, music gives me goosebumps and I feel an electrical current running through me. Like I'm one with the music. I feel like the songs were written for me and my family.