The
experience of music is powerful.
Whether it be between a performer and their audience,
the radio playing in the background of a group gathering, friends dancing together,
or a group of strangers singing in unison at a concert, music has its way of generating
connection amongst people.
Engaging with music in any form is a unique way of processing or coping with conflicting
emotions and developing a sense of control or normality. It’s is shown to have
an effect on mood, through bringing us to tears, helping us let go of our stress
and worry, or pump us up when feeling lonely and sad.
So the question is
how can you make music work for you or your recovery?
You could...
Learn to play a
new instrument,
Join a band,
Teach yourself to read music,
Go to a concert with
a friend,
or start listening to upbeat music in the mornings.
The realm of possibility
is endless for you to use music as a positive coping strategy.
Some great FREE
resources for finding new music or more playlists are 8tracks, Playlists.net, SoundCloud, YouTube, and Pandora. You can also create your own playlists
through Spotify, 8tracks, and iTunes.
Below are some links to playlist suggestions specifically for mental health recovery:
- Addiction Recovery Playlist
- Eating Disorder Recovery Playlists:
- General Recovery Playlist (notes possible triggers)
