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Sad music
- Thread starter Harry
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TLDR: Sad music
In a forum discussion about the impact of melancholic music, participants shared diverse views on their personal experiences with sad songs. Harry initiated the conversation by questioning the purpose of melancholic songs, suggesting they could be distressing. In contrast, several users defended the therapeutic role of sad music. Safeinsanity noted that sad music helps express emotions, a sentiment echoed by Gibby and WhippedCream, who mentioned that such songs are relatable and help focus on the lyrics during tough times. Madcap and lavalamp shared personal anecdotes, highlighting how specific artists or songs provided comfort during difficult periods.
ZandraJoi and PGen98 shared more nuanced views, discussing how their preferences for sad music have changed based on their life experiences and mental states. ZandraJoi now avoids sad songs and movies to steer clear of additional sadness, while PGen98 finds that sad music resonates with his feelings during depressive episodes, though he acknowledged such music might not be suitable for everyone.
Sincerem and DudeThatsErin also contributed by discussing their selective engagement with music based on its emotional impact, indicating a preference for switching away from music that does not align with their current mood.
Overall, the thread highlighted a general agreement that while sad music can be a powerful tool for dealing with sorrow, individual reactions and preferences vary greatly, influenced by personal experiences and the specific emotional context.
Sad songs are good for when you're sad. That's why people write them when they are hurting. Music is another way to express your emotions. Heavier music tends to be more angry sometimes whereas Pop music tends to be more happy and uplifting.
Sad songs can be a really powerful way of getting through hard times. I like acoustic music as it's very soft and easy to listen to and makes you more inclined to focus on the actual words being sang.
I used to listen to sad songs when I was going through some tough times but now, they just make it worse for me. We all change in life with what works & now doesn't. Just like I cannot watch sad movies. There's enough sadness in the world, I want to be entertained with music, not be reminded that life doesn't have a silver lining.
But with that said, if a type of song helps get people through, keep listening to it! Don't ever let others tell you you should or shouldn't.
But with that said, if a type of song helps get people through, keep listening to it! Don't ever let others tell you you should or shouldn't.
PGen98
Administrator
I listen to a lot truly sad and depressing music when I'm experiencing bouts of depression and it legitimately helps me. If only from the standpoint of knowing someone else understands the pain, but it makes me feel better, temporarily. I'm not going to post any of the artists or songs, because for the wrong person those songs would be triggering and could do the exact opposite of what they do for me, but they're all about hopelessness, contemplating acts of ending their lives, worthlessness, everything I feel personally when I'm down. So absolutely, when I'm down there I listen to a lot of sad music, frequently. When I'm thinking more clearly I usually revert to less depressing music.
I like sad songs sometimes. They help get me out of my depressive funk.
