5 Songs That Totally Embrace Mental Illness
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5 Songs That Totally Embrace Mental Illness

How to love yourself through music

Hannah Rovner
Mar 12, 2018
University of Iowa
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5 Songs That Totally Embrace Mental Illness
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Currently, and throughout my teenage years, I have been clinically diagnosed with anxiety and depression. It used to be extremely hard to talk about without tears brimming at my eyes or a pain in my gut. Now I am extremely open about it, and truly know these speed bumps in my life make me only stronger.

During rough times, I always turn to music. It has been a way to escape the world and brighten my mood. Discovering new bands and artists has become a passion. I have recently listened to some songs that have told me that it's okay to have a mental illness. These songs put a positive stigma around mental illness and have truly helped shape me.

Here is Five Songs that I will always go to when I am feeling anxious, depressed or just need a reminder that I am okay. I know these help me and I hope they will help you too.

1. "broken" by lovelytheband

One of my closest friends showed me this song when we were both struggling. With it's positive beat and uplifting lyrics, it reminds me that it is okay to be broken

2. "Hopeless" by Khalid

I will self-admit to being a Khalid band-wagoner. After hearing "Location", I fell in love with his voice and wanted to listen to more songs. "Hopeless" reminds me of a time when I felt hopeless in lacking a love life. Now, the upbeat R&B vibes of this song help jam out and remind me it's cool to be single AF.

3. "Punchin' Bag" by Cage the Elephant

Before I begin, I LOVE CAGE THE ELEPHANT. Every song is incredible, especially this one. It reminds me not to take any BS from people and let them push me around.

4. "Million Bucks" by Smallpools

This is my song I listen to when I feel good and happy. It always can turn my mood around 360 degrees. It always puts a pep in my step.

5. "One Foot" by WALK THE MOON

Oh my goodness, talk about a happy song. I listen to this song because the title is self-explanatory. Each day is one foot in front of the other, if one day is bad that's okay. Keep moving and keep your head up because good is coming your way.


I know this article is extremely opinion based, but I hope by sharing some songs that can help me get through anxiety attacks and waves of depression I can help someone out there who is struggling just like I am. It is okay to have a mental illness, it is okay to talk about it, and it is okay to not love yourself sometimes.

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