[JohnCrow]

Walking back to my apartment I heard a song I had not in years, Beast of Burden by the Rolling Stones

I found myself walking to the beat, singing aloud

When I got to my apartment I felt better, almost elated. I think my current low has ended or, at the very least lifted a bit

Then I heard Everybody Hurts by REM

This is a song that sounds depressing but it very uplifting

Then Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. And I danced.

Yes, I am an almost 50 year old man, renting a room, unemployed, no luck, no love but I danced

I feel ... well... like dancing

[francisR]

Hi John

I'm glad the hearing those songs made you feel good and want to dance. People have found that singing along, or humming with their favorite music is a great mood lifter. How are therapy and medication working for you? I hope and pray you will get a job soon. Sometimes volunteering even at Goodwill can lead to paid employment eventually. And there is vocational rehab. Just a thought. Have a really great day. God bless and best wishes from your friend Francis

[*Laurie*]

Your post is so encouraging to me. I love the songs you've mentioned, and I'm glad you danced!