My Song Loops

My music interest is generally varied in terms of the types of music I seek. I have been exposed to diverse genres of music and my life has been enriched by amazing musicians from around the world. My parents have put a lot of thought and effort into this and it is something we really enjoy doing together. Music provides a lot of happiness and comfort in our home.

However I go through periods of intense desire to listen to the same set of songs over and over again. While this may not be entirely uncommon, I get to a state where it is almost impossible to function. It occurs primarily when I am sick and my body goes so out of whack that I struggle to make sense of it. I need a few things to hold onto and music becomes that. The familiarity with the songs provides peace and comfort.

So when does the sameness turn sour? When do you force a change? It really depends on the day for me. On days that need a significant amount of cognitive and/or physical effort, I prefer to have the same set of songs playing on repeat. It helps me focus on the task at hand. And on other days where the demand is less, I am fine without it.

The common concern that parents have is if their loved one would be stuck with the same songs forever. My personal experience has been that they serve a specific purpose for a period of time but I am able to get out of those when I don’t need them. This requires a lot of understanding, trust and collaboration with parents and other caregivers.