Do you listen to music when you are upset?

For me, I do listen to music when I am upset. But for each time the aims are not the same. Sometimes, I listen to music to change my upset mind. Then I will listen some relaxing music. And sometimes, I listen to the peaceful music to calm down. And I also listen sad music to express my feelings and find the resonance. ha, I love so many types of musics.

If I'm upset, listening to music can calm me down (though not necessarily make me happier). I seem to pick out the songs with lyrics I know well, and pay attention to what is being sung (as if I need to be lectured by the music artist - hee hee). It's weird, but if I get more emotional about the music than what I'm upset about, I tend to feel better - if that makes any sense. I usually dance along to to it too, as being physical seems to help me shake those bad feelings off (plus I get good exercise in at the same time). I actually do like some rap especially the danceable type, but not all.

Yeah, music is good medicine for upset mood indeed! Usually, when I was upset, I'd like two methods. 1. Listening to music with soft or volante melody alone. I remember that once I was very sad, and I just had a hymn cassette, I listened it and felt better soon. 2. Watching TV shows or movies I like. In fact, this is the common method I use. And it always works well, and I can forget the upset mood soon and concentrate on the stories deeply. You really gave a good topic, and I can learn more method to cure upset mood, too.

ya i love music. in a day i hear atmost 3 to 5 hours of music because of long journeys in my day to day life. i never felt that there should be a reason to listen to music i believe its eternal which can change your mind set, mood, even sometimes it boost once self confidence

Hi chelseaalawn! I do listen to music when I'm upset. As for what kind of music I listen to, it all depends on why I'm upset. Some days I just feel down and need to be uplifted somehow. Christian music is a great choice for me. On days that I'm stressed a good walk while listening with some great dancey music is the perfect choice.

yea, music helps calm the mind and body =D

Hi Chelseaalawn, I do listen to music when I feel bored,upset and when I am happy. Music is so lively and it always brighten up my days. When I am driving,I will always On the radio and listen to English songs. I listen to both English and Mandarin songs. Sometimes when I know the lyrics of the songs, I will sing it too.

Hi, You are right. Music does change your mood. Early in the morning, I like to be with myself and do not like to talk much. But I do like to listen to music while working in the kitchen.It helps me in finishing my work without feeling tired. I am not fussy about the kind of music to listen to. Any music will do to keep me happy.

Well yes music is therapy for one's feelings. Something about sounds that makes your emotions change. I do love music and my life would be so empty with out it. I can't imagine loosing my hearing where I could not enjoy listening to music. What kind of music is your favorite then?

Yes. but to help myself on that matter I try to listen to music -all- the time, especially to try and avoid getting upset. there are some genres of music i'll plain and simply won't listen to though, like rap. I need more upbeat musics like j-pop, metal (some bands), rock, etc.

i do, i like listening to some music that has a great rhythm.

I do it differently, instead of listening to music, I play my guitar in my room. I do listen to music when I'm upset sometimes, or when I'm not at home. I usually listen to those teenage alternative-rock kind of music (because I myself is a teenager) and after that I forget that I was even upset.