[MotownJohnny]

Silly thing, but the above is what I have been saying to myself when the bad memories and emotions flood back and seem overwhelming. It does help keep the lid on the anxiety. I have been relying on music since "the crisis" as security blanket, diversion, and outlet. It helps me a lot to play something not on my radar screen a year ago. I used to hate Country, this year I started to listen to contemporary Country, and I really like it now. Nothing says "2012, Danger, Will Robinson, Danger" to me like listening to 'Broken Heart Syndrome' by Green Day or 'Falling Down' by Duran Duran and Justin Timberlake. But, listening to something new to me and new in 2013 like the Lady Antebellum album 'Golden' or 'Wheelhouse' by Brad Paisley really calms me down when I am freaking out a little bit.

A small thing but it helps.

[Open Eyes]

Yes, soft country music is nice, and often there is a story in the song which our minds really like and tend to find calming.

((Hugs))
OE

[gayleggg]

I've gone through phases with music where I had to stop listening to a certain type of music because it brought back to many memories. I've changed my music preferances many times to avoid memories. I think it's good you were able to find a way to relieve you of painful thoughts through music.

[rep97]

gaylegg, I went through a similar stage where I couldn't listen to certain type of music and it would make me so incredibly sad. But now I am better. I still avoid certain songs because they bring a flood of bad emotions and sadness and helplessness not memories... but it is better and I am waiting for something to happen so I could get back on therapy.