Music is my Drug and I love it.
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain – Bob Marley“
I’m a Music lover from age 7 and during my bouts with Depression, music had played a significant role in bringing me out of it.
During my depression days, I used to listen music during the whole day.
I would never came out of depression without using the Magical Powers of Music.
Sometimes, depression made it difficult for me to do anything expect overthinking but then I used to pick up my phone, open my music app and play my favorite song such as Drake- Started from the Bottom.
Music is a very Powerful weapon which you should add in your knapsack of practical ways available to Defeat Depression.
Depression fears from Music and Let me tell you one Secret: Music is a sworn enemy of Depression.
So, lets look into Benefits of Listening Music
12 Benefits of Music Listening
Happiness
“I don’t sing because I’m happy; I’m happy because I sing – William James“
Research done by Scientists has proven that, when you listen to music, dopamine( a feel-good Transmitter) release in your Body due to which feelings such as happiness, joy, and excitement generate inside you.
So, Music is a natural antidepressant like exercise or running.
A person in Depression lives a life trapped in sadness and music can give you the required push to the path of Happiness.
Increases Running Performance
Running is a very important activity to perform to get out of depression and music is the thing which boost your running performance.
Just plug in your earphones/ headphones, turn on your favorite song and start running. You will definitely run for more amount of time.
Also, research has shown that listening to a motivational or inspirational song as compared to a Calm song increases your Running Distance.
So, next time you go for a walk, or running, don’t forget to Turn on the Music.
Music is a Stress Buster
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from – Billy Joel“
Let me tell you one Awesome thing, Listening to music regularly decreases level of the Stress Hormone Cortisol.
This is a crucial finding as stress causes 60% of all our illnesses and disease. So, music is a Natural Healer too.
Add dancing and singing along with the song to this mix, and you will receive a maximum Healing Effect from Music Listening.
No matter what is your stress level during a depression, listening to music can really lower this Level.
Music Helps you Sleep Better
Sleeping problems are faced by almost every person who is in depression and music can come handy here.
Listening to Classical Music/ Soft Music before sleeping can put you in a sleeping mode without facing much problems.
Simply lay down on your bed, turn on some kind of classical music, close your eyes, focus on music, and bang, you will fell asleep in less than 20 minutes.
But this technique only works if you focus on music, rather than on negative thoughts that depression is creating in your Mind on a Regular Basis.
Music solves Binge Eating Problem
“There’s a friendly tie of some sort between music and eating – Thomas Hardy“
Along with sleeping problems, Eating problems are also faced by almost every person facing depression.
One of the major eating problems faced by a depressive person is Binge eating but here I have a positive information for you.
Research done at Georgia Tech University has shown that, while eating if you listen to soft music, you will eat less and you will also enjoy your Meal more.
So, next time you sit down to eat, just turn on some kind of soft music in the background and you will see its benefits.
Music Elevates Your Mood While Driving
“That’s what I love. Not being interrupted, sitting in the car by myself listening to music in the rain. There are so many great songs yet to sing – Alison Kraus“
During depression, driving can become a difficult task for you especially in traffic jams but here also, music is there to help you.
Research done by Netherlands’ scientists has proven that listening to music during driving elevate your mood and makes you feel positive.
Basically if you turn on the music during driving, positive vibes would be created around you which helps you in a massive way.
Also, be sure to focus more on road than on music to avoid any accident.
Listen to music on low to mid volume and complete your driving process with ease.
Music helps you in Studying or Learning
“Music is the language of memory – Jodi Picoult“
During depression, you have to perform your routine tasks such as studying or learning but depression makes it difficult to focus and to memorize anything.
So here I have two recommendations for you:
-Study for 50 min and take a break of 10 min.
-Turn on a soft music while studying.
Follow these two points and your productivity will definitely increase.
Music Relaxes your Body, Mind, and Soul
I have already told you that music is a natural anti-depressant and a Stress Buster but Music is also a Natural way to relax your Body, mind, and Soul.
Just sit down on your chair and turn on your favorite song(prefer soft music), and focus on the music of that song, feel each and every beat of that song and you will experience this relaxing effect of Music.
Music Inspire and Motivate You
During Depression, your Inspiration and Motivation levels would reach the lowest point but music can fill you with the required motivation.
I remember that whenever I feel low or demotivated during my depression days. I used to just Turn on the speaker and play some Rap song on it.
Some Rap songs which I listened a lot are Eminem- I just don’t give a fu*k, Jay-Z- 99 Problems, Nas- It Ain’t hard to tell, Future- Stick Talk, Russ- Yung God, Drake- Started from the Bottom, and Tupac- Changes to name a few.
Whenever I listen these songs, they fill me with lots of Motivation.
So, whenever you feel demotivated, just turn on any power song and dance and sing along with it. It will definitely motivate you to take actions required to defeat Depression.
I Mean it
Induce a Meditative State
Studies has shown that, Listening to slow musical beats can alter brainwave speed, creating brainwave activity similar to meditation.
Isn’t it Awesome? Music has meditative effects too. Power of Music has No Limits
Reduce Anxiety
Some people face anxiety problems during depression and studies has shown that music listening can help you with that too.
Scientists have shown that the effect of music on anxiety levels is similar to having a massage.
So, if you are feeling anxiety, go for a massage and turn on music in the background for maximum benefit.
Music Sticks with you
Music can motivate you, inspire you, reduce your stress level, can bring positive energy inside you and along with all these benefits music also sticks with you.
What I mean with this is that, when you listen to a song which has some kind of positive experience associated with it, you relive that experience which generates positive energy inside you.
Every person has some special songs in his/her knapsack which have good past life experiences associated with them.
So, by listening to these songs, you can relive those good moments in your mind, which will create positive energy inside you and elevate you mood.
Now you know about the 12 Benefits of Listening to Music which clearly tells you about the powers that music provide you and as a result, helps you in Defeating Depression.
What Kind of Songs to Avoid During Depression?
Avoid dark music, horror music, and other kind of music which reminds you about your depression.
For example, if your cause of depression is a Break-up then don’t listen to love songs and any other song which reminds you about your break-up.
