Hey everyone :) 👋
—so, over the last few months, I’ve noticed that I often react quite sensitively to music. Sometimes it really relaxes me—like when I’m driving home in the evening after a meetup, feeling tired but content, and I put on my playlist. But quite often, it just ends up stressing me out.
Even though I tend to get caught in mental spirals pretty frequently, I’ve realized that I really really need those moments where my thoughts are free to just wander. I often feel like music somehow blocks those trains of thought—if that makes sense.
When I’m studying, having music on is fine, as long as it’s instrumental. But I run into this same dilemma when I’m exercising, too. I’ve been jogging for a while now, and even then, I often feel like music stresses me out rather than motivating me. Of course, it always depends on the specific type of music and how loud I have it playing, but I’ve noticed that when I go without music, I’m often better able to focus on my breathing—and I actually enjoy it more. I wanted to ask if anyone else experiences this, because I’ve always had the impression that, for many people with ADHD, music actually helps them focus. I’d love to hear about your experiences! :) okay byee