[chase916]

I have been thinking a lot recently. I listen to bands like Breaking Benjamin, Mayday Parade, 12 Stones, UnderOath, etc. Could they have a major influence on how I am dealing with my current problem?

[depressedalaskan]

Originally Posted by chase916

I have been thinking a lot recently. I listen to bands like Breaking Benjamin, Mayday Parade, 12 Stones, UnderOath, etc. Could they have a major influence on how I am dealing with my current problem?

I don't know but I would think so. hugs for your day.

Music can effect us extremely.

It has expressed for me my pain, loneliness, love, angry, happiness.....

I think music is a great self therapy.

Some trigger, so I avoid those!!!!!!!!!

it could affect us in any ways, depends on how we interpret it. i listen to healing music like Duncan Sheik to anger music like Slayer. to me, it helps.

I must admit I've never heard of any of those bands (I assume I'm a bit older than you, Chase.) But I do know that music affects me very deeply, sometimes in a good way, sometimes not so good. Years ago when I was first trying to come to terms with my own addictions and depression I had to ban Pink Floyd from my 'playlist' because it sooo fed all that down feeling stuff.

But there are times when just listening to a certain song will allow me to finally cry after a long drought. And As someone who has a lot of trouble being angry, sometimes listening to aggressive guitars and drums can allow me to get in touch with that.
And dancing is a tremendous emotional release for me as well, although I don't do it often.

Anyhow, bottom line I guess would be watch how you are responding to music. Is it helping to cope better, or deepening something you need to get out of?