Music leading to depression?
i am a huge music fan...I believe it is a part of my soul...and I listen to probably 5-6 hours of music a day (home/car/computer). There is a problem however. Music tends to amplify all emotions, in particular emotions of sadness, anger, or hurt. I often find myself singing along to songs, putting myself into the lyrics...identifying with the singer. Ultimately, the venting that occurs only tends to lead to a more depressed state. I rarely feel more uplifted when I listen. Is this healthy?
It's not like i'm listening to death metal either...more like alt rock, pop rock.
The only music that actually uplifts me is alt/contemp. christian...which is pretty much what i was raised to listen to.
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