Has anyone noticed that sad music helps them?

[lessthanperfect]

If I listen to music about sunshine and rainbows, I stay sad. If I listen to words about depression and suicide, I somehow start feeling better.

I think it might be just relating to someone and I don't relate to the people who are happy all the time. Has anyone else noticed this?

 

[lostforever77]

I am close to that. The music I am listenting to has to match my mood. If I am really sad, and I hear happy music, I am offended. I know that sounds stupid but yea.

 

[lessthanperfect]

It's exactly the same for me. When I'm feeling terrible and I hear happy songs my brain interjects with things like "not everyone has that opportunity" or "lucky you" or just annoyed because it's unrealistic (for me).

 

[J&L383]

Yes, listening to sad music makes me happy. I guess being connected to the sadness in the world makes me feel human.

 

[river]

same here, which is why i have specific playlists for specific moods including what i call my 'depression playlist' :p