MUSIC: A MEDICINE WHICH WORKS

Such is the power of music which can touch our souls, lift our spirits and even heal. Whenever your mood goes down or if you feel low, listening to music is the best option. But here comes the question, can music act as a medicine?

Whether it’s used in hospitals or hospices, music can provide comfort for those who are ill and help them cope with their illness. Music helps people heal on a physical level by providing transformative relaxation that reduce stress levels and improve cognitive function. Music has long been used as a source of comfort and solace in times of distress. It can provide a sense of connection, support, and understanding during difficult moments.  Listening to calming music can help people relax and focus on the present moment. Listening to uplifting songs or singing along with them can help boost our moods by increasing serotonin levels in the brain – the neurotransmitter responsible for regulating our emotions and feelings of happiness or sadness.

Let me tell my personal experience with music; which was forever my companion, turned into a healer.

There was some bad differences between my parents where I was somewhere on the other getting involved and it was turning out to be worse. I was just in my 10th grade back then. With their constant differences and with the constant interference of the family, i started becoming more lonely and was slowly getting into depression. The signs of depression were pretty visible like feeling negative about myself , feeling sad and anxious, low self-esteem etc. It was later on like a ray of hope my music teacher, to whom I opened up and cried, suggested me to do riyaaz or practice music and since I am a vocalist I did the vocal riyaaz (practice in terms of Indian classical music) and honestly within a day or two it showed it's true colors. I was feeling much more positive, active and joyful etc. All sorts of positivity entered inside me. 

Music saved me from going into depression. If this could heal me, it can heal anyone. Music is a powerful tool that can have a positive impact, bringing solace and joy to those facing difficult times.