Members bogey_j Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 was feeling pissed off today so I got out my axe, turned the amp up and played the most soulful guitar solo you never heard. I had to smoke a cigarette after it was intense. Afterwards I was light as a feather. wasn't angry or pissed off anymore, just felt good. who needs a therapist when you've got a guitar? Any other musicians on here have a moment of 'well-being' right after you play your heart out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FoonkySteve Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 I just got back from being abroad for 2 weeks = no guitar Just played it yesterday for the 1st time since leaving, and i feel all the better for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 Best therapy I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clay sails Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 Because of my job, I frequently come home depressed and/or pissed off. There is *nothing* better to calm down than trying to shatter glass with a guitar solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 I might go crazy without playing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 Playing guitar is far less expensive than a therapist. If you consider that 10 visits to a therapist would cost about a $1000. For that money you can buy a new Gibson or Fender and a nice amp. I've used guitar as therapy for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Raymar Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 Interesting. When I'm down or pissed I basically become unmusical thus I don't touch the guitar. When I'm out from under then I tend to pick it back up again. Same for writing music, but that doesn't mean my playing is all up and happy, it dredges stuff up from the subconscious so all moods come out in my playing and writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kojdogg Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 As a former (I say "recovering"), but still licensed psychotherapist, I would definitely agree. I think it's funny that the thread title displays at the top of my Safari window as: Guitar = Therapy - Harmony Central Forums so i guess Therapy + HCF = Guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sylvesterlowery Posted October 15, 2010 Members Share Posted October 15, 2010 That is one of the main reasons I play. It's an escape from all the bull{censored}. And it's fun. And much better for my health than a lot of unhealthy pursuits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 i've been through a lot, as i am sure everyone else has, but through breakups, deaths, loss of jobs, car accidents, etc. my guitar is always there and always helps in some way. if you dont think raging a super loud, nasty power chord frenzy helps when your pissed or some somber fingerpicking on an acoustic when you are down helps, than i dont know what any drug or dr could do for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 Yes, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 was feeling pissed off today so I got out my axe, turned the amp up and played the most soulful guitar solo you never heard. I had to smoke a cigarette after it was intense. Afterwards I was light as a feather. wasn't angry or pissed off anymore, just felt good. who needs a therapist when you've got a guitar? Any other musicians on here have a moment of 'well-being' right after you play your heart out? It's called endorphins. One of the best drugs around. And, it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erold Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 I feel the same, my guitars help me disconnect, it's kind of like meditation, and during that time my body unwinds and stops releasing all the nasty stress hormones that kept me in a state of discomfort. When I stop all the crap is still there but I'm in much better shape to deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Best therapy I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sylvesterlowery Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 I want to elaborate on my earlier comment.I first started playing at 13, have always had a guitar around me ever since. I've been through some crazy stuff, seen some mind blowing {censored} in my short lifetime (I'm 33). But through all of it, the guitar has always been a constant, there for me whenever I feel sad/angry/happy/creative/etc.; through all of the ups and downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faberbz Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 I remember reading in a guitar mag a few months ago (Premier Guitar?) about a program to give a guitar and lessons to veterans suffering from PTSD. And it worked wonders. If I didn't have my motorcycles and guitars......man. I don't know what I'd do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EADGBE Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 Any other musicians on here have a moment of 'well-being' right after you play your heart out? Almost everytime. That's why I play. Playing guitar is like a mini vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 As a former (I say "recovering"), but still licensed psychotherapist, I would definitely agree. I think it's funny that the thread title displays at the top of my Safari window as: Guitar = Therapy - Harmony Central Forums so i guess Therapy + HCF = Guitar? It's obvious your doctorate is not in mathematics! Guitar + HCF = Therapy would be a correct algebraic transposition of the variables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 Sure, guitars good therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrBolt Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 As a former (I say "recovering"), but still licensed psychotherapist, I would definitely agree. I think it's funny that the thread title displays at the top of my Safari window as: Guitar = Therapy - Harmony Central Forums so i guess Therapy + HCF = Guitar? Here come the Algebra police!Actually, that would come out as Guitar + HCF = Therapy!That's actually accurate, too!Edit: Oops, the earlier message making the same point wasn't displaying a moment ago. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 I am the complete opposite, when I am very stressed, angry or depressed I have "0" interest in music (0) I can play maybe a few notes and chords but that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesnapper Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 Playing guitar is far less expensive than a therapist. If you consider that 10 visits to a therapist would cost about a $1000. For that money you can buy a new Gibson or Fender and a nice amp.I've used guitar as therapy for many years. Any health insurance plans cover guitar purchases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bogey_j Posted October 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 ^^its the opposite for me. meds are completely useless, guitar is the only things that works consistently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted October 16, 2010 Members Share Posted October 16, 2010 Because of my job, I frequently come home depressed and/or pissed off. There is *nothing* better to calm down than trying to shatter glass with a guitar solo. Oh hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted October 17, 2010 Members Share Posted October 17, 2010 I quit playing for about 20 years. Back in '99 I was off work due to stress disablility (big time depression. I taught behavior disordered gangstas for far too long). Got my nylon string guitar out of basement that I'd traded a lid for.It helped, and here I am 20 more guitars or so later.Playing guitar engages a different part of the brain, so in effect gives a rest to the perseverating depressed section and in a sense shows you "the depressed part may be screwed up, but this part can still make some sense in the world".Guitar, with prozac or whatever, is good therapy. I still play but no more prozac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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