Music is the one universal language. I've always found it to be the one constant in my life and as someone who has been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and a bunch of other stuff, these are the songs I've always turned to too help me get through the really hard times in my life.

1. I Wanna Get Better - Bleachers

Jack Antonoff's song "I Wanna Get Better" is my absolute go-to. The song describes exactly what it feels like to frustrated with yourself for feeling so depressed or upset.

2. Clearly - Grace VanderWaal

Her rendition of Johnny Nash's classic "I Can See Clearly Now." A beautiful rendition and since I heard it the first time, I've always felt like I have a weight lifted off of my shoulders. Like I can see everything in a new light. Clearly, you might say. (*wink wink*)

3. Praying - Kesha

Anyone who's ever been a victim of sexual assault, abuse, or anything of the sort can relate to this one. It's such a powerful ballad and it gives me chills every time I listen to it.

4. Nothing to Regret - Robinson

Sometimes, when I'm super low, I like to listen to more upbeat songs to help me get through it and take my mind off of it. "Nothing to Regret" has a perfect balance between soothing and making me want to get up and dance and boost my endorphins to help me feel happier.

5. FEEL. - Kendrick Lamar

"FEEL." just makes me feel things. Sometimes we just don't know how to label what we're feeling, and Kendrick does a great job making us feel understood when we don't even understand ourselves.

6. Carry on - Fun.

I love the message behind this song. It's a classic and always encourages me to get out of my bed and work through my hard times, even when it feels like the entire world is against me.

7. Truthfully - DNCE

If you're like me, sometimes you just like to listen to a ballad or a break-up song to make you feel better. This one has been my top pick for that spot in my "Depressive Episode" Spotify playlist.

8. Kiss Me Slowly - Parachute

This song is a throwback. A bop. It always makes me feel better when it comes on, and I love playing this song when I feel down.

9. 20 Something - SZA

SZA is newer artist, she is so versatile and universally appealing. Not to mention beautiful and talented. As a 20 year old, I feel like I can relate to this song now more than ever, because you can bet your ass I have NOTHING going on in my life that isn't a little bit screwed up.

10. The entire soundtrack to "The Last Five Years"

"Still Hurting" is the first song on the soundtrack, and it also happens to be my favorite. But the entire soundtrack is amazing, and a beautiful story that I love to listen to whenever I'm feeling down because it helps me get lost in a story for a bit.

11. Pretty Hurts - Beyonce

Girls everywhere can belt out this anthem in their bedrooms. When I feel alone, its always nice to play Beyonce. She is an icon and a role model that I feel like every young girl should look up too.

12. guarded - flor

If you're into something a little more lowkey, more alternative, I would suggest almost anything by the band flor. When I am going through a depressive moment, their music is one of my top choices to click on.

13. All Too Well - Taylor Swift

"All Too Well" is one of Taylor Swift's most emotionally complex, and most lyrically beautiful, songs that she has ever written. For me, this song is my "Oh crap! I missed this part now I have to start the whole song over again" song.

14. Matches - The Format

Nate Ruess continues to exceed expectations. Every song he writes, he does so with every ounce of effort and integrity and his music helps people like me and my friends get through our hardest moments.

15. Hunger - Florence + The Machine

Everyone feels like they're never going to succeed in life. Everyone has gone through phases where they just question why everything is going wrong or asked themselves why they're not good enough. Insecurities might stick with us for a while, maybe even forever, but that doesn't mean we can't work through them. We're not alone in our struggles.

So, if you're anything like me, maybe some of these songs will help you too. A mix of slower and upbeat songs, because not everyone is the same. And maybe you don't have the same music taste as me, and that's okay. However, I hope I can help at least one person.