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Old 01-16-2017, 06:11 AM
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Music as therapy

I've always been very interested in music although not a musician myself. I'm finding that a lot of what I've listed to over the years deliver messages of overcoming adversity and often addiction. I'm now working at coming up with a playlist of songs that inspire me to keep the ball rolling
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Old 01-16-2017, 06:25 AM
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I love music and love to sing (in my car, around the house, etc).

In my short time of sobriety, I noticed the music I was repeatedly attracted to was about loss, sadness, loneliness, etc.

I am trying to change the script--I've started downloading and listening to more inspirational/motivational music. I really feel like this is a HUGE success for me and definitely helps my overall attitude.

Thanks for the post!!!
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Old 01-16-2017, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by CatfishKid View Post

I'm finding that a lot of what I've listed to over the years deliver messages of overcoming adversity and often addiction.

I'm now working at coming up with a playlist of songs that inspire me to keep the ball rolling
In sobriety I don't listen to music as much as I did when drinking and using.
I do think there is such a thing as healthy music.
And unhealthy music makes me nervous.
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Old 01-16-2017, 08:11 AM
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I'd suggest the band Blue October...Read up on the lead singers background and watch some of their videos on youtube.. This is one of the later songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3b0-i1T8Hk Some of the earlier ones are about his struggle with addiction and mental illness.
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Yes, music has always been a huge part of my day.
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Old 01-16-2017, 09:54 AM
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Music has always been an important part of my life, too, although I'm not a musician. I hear songs differently now in sobriety, and they help me a lot.

I hope you will share your list. I love the idea of having a sobriety mix!
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