But apart from it, music always helps me a lot. When I feel like giving up, life is too hard, or just a day to day anxiety attack, music always come first to soothe me. It's really easy to help you anywhere because you can just plug in your headphone and listen to it. I have 5 favorite songs that always help me through my days when the anxiety attack me. Hope it could help you get through your bad days as well.
1. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
"Help me, it's like the walls are caving in. Sometimes I feel like giving up, no medicine is strong enough. Someone help me, I'm crawling in my skin. Sometimes I feel like giving up, but I just can't.
It isn't in my blood"
As Shawn Mendes mentioned it to Capital FM, "all pain is temporary, and the thing is with anxiety, and why it's such a hard thing for people who don't have it to understand, is that it is very random and it hits you at moments you don't expect it." That's true. Sometimes I went home with a bus and suddenly it hits me hard until I get nausea and one day it could hit me when I'm about to sleep. It's a different kind of struggle every day. I'm sure my mother didn't understand about my struggle with anxiety and I don't blame her for that because she doesn't have one. If you experience the same, don't worry. Go and call your friends, talk to them (a friend that you trust the most) and you will feel better. Don't forget to breathe and try to listen to this song.
2. Human by Krewella
"They say pain is an illusion, this is just a bruise and you are just confused but I am only human. I could use a hand sometimes, I am only human."
Feels like no one help you when you're having hard times could be one of a trigger for anxiety. I feel that way most of the time. I have more responsibilities in life if I compare it to some of my friend's life. But to be honest, compare your life to other people's lives is not a good habit, don't do that! That's why I feel this song really speaks about how I felt most of the times. Sometimes you will feel good when you know that you're not the only one who feels that way.
3. 26 by Paramore
"Hold onto hope if you got it, don't let it go for nobody. And they say that dreaming is free, but I wouldn't care
what it cost me."
When it comes to anxiety, sometimes you feel like you're giving up on your hope and your dreams. No worries, I've been there too. And when you need someone to reassure you that everything's going to be alright, 26 by Paramore would be one of perfect song for you. It's pretty hard for me to choose a song from After Laughter album for the best song to battle with your anxiety because most of the songs in this album could describe how hard life could be and how everyone has their own struggle on their life. But I will pick this one because sometimes when you struggle with anxiety, you also need a song to make you believe again in hope.
4. Performance by The XX
"You won't see my hurting when my heart it breaks. I'll put on a performance, I'll put on a brave face"
The first time I heard this song is when I have to leave my favorite job to another one. I have to leave because I have a better offer but I'm still afraid it wouldn't make me happy (FYI, the new job makes me happier). I watched The XX concert and cried during this song. But actually, when you need something to make you strong during your anxiety attack, this song could be a great choice. Remember, you don't need anyone's approval to chase your dreams. All you need is to believe in yourself and you will be alright. Hope anxiety won't bother you while you're working on your dreams
5. Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five For Fighting
"It may sound absurd, but don't be naive. Even heroes have the right to bleed. I may be disturbed, but won't you concede. Even heroes have the right to dream and it's not easy to be me"
Last but not least, let's get back to the past for a while. Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five For Fighting is one of my favorites for years. Have you ever feel like everyone is depending on you? or do you feel like you have so much pressure for everything? Yes, we all know that you're not a superman and I wish everyone could see it that way. This is one of the reasons why I really like this song. Go sing along with Five For Fighting and let people know that you're a regular person who could fail and do a wrong thing sometimes.
That's 5 songs to battle with your anxiety. Hope it will help you get through your bad days because all of these songs are always helping me. When an anxiety attack you out of nowhere, plug in your headphone and turn on these songs.
But how about you? Do you have any songs that you like to hear when you have an anxiety attack? or maybe do you have your own thing to help you get through it? I would love to hear it from you, drop a comment and let's help each other.
