The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #56258   Message #879871
Posted By: Clean Supper
01-Feb-03 - 06:13 AM
Thread Name: Music and Depression
Subject: RE: Music and Depression
The only thing I would add to all the above advice is that performing when depressed can be unpleasant because you are more likely than average to believe your performance wasn't very good. I find it's often helpful to sing with a group. An open singing seesion or a friendly choir could be nice. When I lived in Sydney, I was very lucky to be introduced to the Solidarity Choir, which has no auditions and is large and very welcoming. There I could sing in a room full of song and it was lovely. Similarly with rousing sessions, you can be immersed, and take part, in live music - the most therapeutic form to take it in, I firmly believe. Go well.