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[–]Ricky_Ticky 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

I listen to a very sad and dramatic orchestral music. Emotionally it takes me to another world that is very mysterious but also very tragic. And then I feel less depressed or not depressed at all, just sad maybe. Hope you find your way of dealing with depression!

[–]Lavender9002 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

Do you have any recommendations/favourites?

[–]Ricky_Ticky 8 insightful - 2 fun8 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

Sure! When the despression hits hard, Gustav Mahler's 6th and 3rd symphonies are my go to pieces. Actually anything from Mahler performed by the orchestra can help drag me out of darkness.

By the bearable symptoms of depression I turn to Stravinsky Rite of Spring or basically any symphonies composed by Rachmaninoff, Brahms or Debussy.

Interestingly enough, when I am not depressed, I rarely listen to this kind of music. It feels too heavy and complex

[–]Innisfree 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thank you for the recommendations. I was looking for an an entry point into Mahler, having previously stuck to Rachmaninov on dark days. Some habits can be limiting so glad to hear of a pointer from someone.

[–]TarshishJupiter 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Yesssss! I love Rite of Spring! (and the other composers you mentioned)

[–]carrotcake[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I love this! I love dramatic orchestral music but I have never thought of hearing it while depressed. I can totally see it working for me too. Rite of Spring is awesome.