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Originally Posted by Jetée
Commiseration is a healing alternative, so being able to relate to the music, even if it is heard as depressing, can uplift someone [...]
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Interesting point, but I'm leaning toward thinking that commiseration is lower on the scale of what's effective to getting yourself motivated or out of a rut...more of a cold comfort. I can't see how commiseration can heal on its own...though it might be a good starting point--you know, realizing you aren't all alone. 
I look forward to your list. 
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Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
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