My girlfriend is by nature very sensitive and unfortunately suffers from chronic axiety. She also happnes to be a huge lover of rock music, everything like Led Zeppelin, Alice In Chains etc. etc. I never grew up with that kind of music, and whenever I do try to listen to it, I only get jittery and disoriented - very heavy guitar riffs and loud seemingly disconcerting lyrics, etc. I know some people swear by that kind of music, but do you think this may be contributing to her anxiety? Should advise her to cut down on it?
2007-03-26 13:23:44 · 5 answers · asked by terry 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I used to listen to extremely depressing and angry music in high school. I also suffered from anxiety and depression. I beleive alot of times the mental problems already exist in these people , and that is why they are drawn to the lyrics and the overall "feel" of the music, because it makes them feel like they are not alone. I wouldn't blame her anxiety on the music, it was probably present before she began to like this music. But I can honestly tell you that it cannot be helping. It will keep her dwelling in her problems and it will just be a continuous cycle, untill she decides to break free from it. Music does have a big impact on our emotions. I know for me, I cannot listen to any of the old music I listened to, because it brings back the old emotions again. Now when I get down, I turn on some positive, upbeat music and my spirits always get lifted. Maybe you should try listening to some when she's around. Find something with a good beat and a positive feel, something that will be easily enjoyed by pretty much any music lover. She may begin to grow a liking to it. Things grow on us over time with repetition. I know 80's music does it for me, also techno and punk music because it is very energetic, as long as the lyrics and beat give you a positive feel.
2007-03-26 14:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by Lindsey H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt it. Music is not something that usually causes stress when the listener likes the type pf music being played.
2007-03-26 20:55:16 · answer #2 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Music can distract people from their worries.
This helps to relieve stress.
I would not worry about it.
But I do not listen to those specific bands so I do not know the lyrics.
I cannot listen to Rob Zombie or Emo.
2007-03-26 20:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Eric Inri 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, a lot of times the lyrics can be unnerving or depressing, so that could affect how she feels.
2007-03-26 20:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from her. She will croak on her own horror and take you with her.
2007-03-26 20:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by jaded 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋