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Music to keep you from doing harm

LeeWatmough
LeeWatmough
Has anyone had to keep listening to music to make sure they wouldn't hurt themselves or worse?
deleted_user
deleted_user
definately! I listen to Steve Miller Band, or Nickleback, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake. Music helps me a ton!!!!
LeeWatmough
LeeWatmough
People are right - this crisis centre fucking blows.
LeeWatmough
LeeWatmough
What is it about them that helps you?
LeeWatmough
LeeWatmough
Just to clarify - I posted the "blows" comment after I saw you post.

I am going through a hard time as of now, so this is serious.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I meant what I said. When I get really down, it's Eminem I listen to, so I can feel like Fuck You, I am who I am, and shit is what it is. Hard times suck, I worry about feeding my 2 kids and keeping a roof over our heads daily, on my own while unemployed.I'm sorry my awnser wasn't the greatest for you, but it was sincere. Music is my escape, and whatever your age is, try and youtube something from your high school years. Old school music is good for you. I hope things get better for you soon, I hate the feeling you have right now:(
LeeWatmough
LeeWatmough
Thanks, it actually helped more than you know.
TwilightStar
TwilightStar
music is tricky. it can trigger me and send me farther very easily. dont know what to do about that.
LeeWatmough
LeeWatmough
I'd wear ear plugs. Seriously.

That or just keep an Mp3 player on me at all times, with the good music to help keep me stable.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I listen to whatever music matches my mood and whatever helps me deal with the noise in my head.
LeeWatmough
LeeWatmough
Yeah, that's kind of helping for me seesawgirl51.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I just saw that you have been feeling so badly Lee... my husband swears by Pink Floyd when times get rough... I love music but find the emotional response can take me lower still..sometimes though bawling my eyes out can be cleansing... Aaron Neville, Simon and Garfunkel are two I turn to..
I hope your music can sooth you my friend..xx
deleted_user
deleted_user
I definitely use it like a drug to calm me down, ambient music like Brian Eno or some thing like that. Also use inspiritional music like Patti Smith or the Clash to uplift me. And of course, Paul Weller.

I shy away from aggro music. It doesn't do much for me (hardcore punk, speed metal etc)
deleted_user
deleted_user
If you're in a really shitty place it's a great distractor. Otherwise you're alone with your thoughts and if your thoughts are suicidal than you gotta distract yourself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Pink Flyod Makes me want to do hard drugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not a hard drug do-er and I spoke like I have been or am. Lee, I think you know my stance, listen to tunes that bring you up if your feelingdown. Listen to whatever pulls you thru at that moment. Right now, for me and my age, It's "Africa" from TOTO:)
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