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I used to like music and listen to it (even tried playing an instrument and using DAW tools), but I found out that, despite my enjoyment, the OCD and intrusive
by zogrodea 3y ago
I used to like music and listen to it (even tried playing an instrument and using DAW tools), but I found out that, despite my enjoyment, the OCD and intrusive thoughts it gave (I have medical OCD) are just not worth it.
(Not a criticism of the article, and still of course respectful of others who like music but music in general is not something for all of us.)
- tgv 3y agoMusic certainly has a psychological effect. I do feel somewhat sorry if you can't enjoy it, because for me the effect is quite positive.
- bowsamic 3y agoI don’t have OCD but I’ve found the same in many situations. I actually have spent a lot of my life on music, and enjoy a lot of it, but nowhere near to the degree of many others. Really, I could lose it as part of my life. I agree with the Buddhist take on it: it’s distracting and dangerous, and it’s a blameful kind of pleasure that leads to suffering
- zogrodea 3y agoI didn't know about the Buddhist position on music, but (after finding this answer on Quora about it[0]) it sounds like something I very strongly relate to and agree with. Thank you for mentioning it. [0] https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-view-of-music-in-Buddhism/answer/Carlos-Thubten-Ch%C3%B6ying https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-view-of-music-in-Buddhism/...