Is there any truth to?

Question

For more than 2 decades, Ive heard so often that drummers develop later in their lives, psychological problems, like Bi-polar disorder, and other time-like disassociative behaviors. I think I have observed this in some bands that I've been in, could be nothing but coincidence, or just the part of 'nuts" in all of us.

Answer 1

Loud noise can induce mental problems (says my Dr. Hubby) --and you've got a great question. I think that there is not much research on the subject...but I found a few sites that might be of interest to you. And yes, there is a saying, never let your daughter date a drummer (as per Jonny Depp...) because they can be nuts -- all of those syncopated rhythms LOL.
http://www.windbercare.com/inthealth_drumming.html
ScienceDaily: Turn Down That Radio! Years Of Loud Noise May Lead ...
New research suggests that years of repeated exposure to loud noise increases the risk ... First Edition : The Road to Mental Health and Addiction Recovery ...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/01/060106134554.htm

Mental Health Aspects of Prolonged Combat Stress in Civilians ... to loud noises, which was reported by about one out of five children15. ... The prevalence of mental health problems in Rwandan and Burundese refugee ...
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/disasters/fs_civilians.html

Exposure to Loud Noise - DrGreene.com - caring for the next generation
Dr.Greene discusses exposure to loud noise. ... Infectious Diseases, Kidney Health, Leukemia, Liver Health, Lymphomas Overview, Mental Health, Nutrition ...
http://www.drgreene.com/21_1553.html

Alternative Mental Health
International Guide to the World of Alternative Mental Health ... Symptoms include sensitivity to light and loud noises, tendency to skip breakfast, ...
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/articles/walsh.htm
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_noishear_crs.htm

Answer 2

there is not true to it