Raye’s I Know You’re Hurting urged me to confront a lifetime of depression
I had always ignored my anguished mental state or tried to push it aside, and CBT didn’t work for me – then one song seemed to articulate my pain
TL;DR
- The author, a music engineer, experienced a breakthrough realization about his lifelong depression triggered by the lyrics of Raye's song 'I Know You're Hurting'.
- He had previously struggled with mental health for two decades, hiding his pain and finding little success with CBT.
- The song's lyrics articulated his hidden pain, giving him permission to admit he was struggling and seek help.
- He started antidepressants and music therapy, finding the latter more effective than CBT due to his connection with music.
- The experience revitalized his creativity, counteracting his initial fear that antidepressants would stifle it.
- He received a tattoo of musical notes from the song as a reminder of his journey and recovery.
- His family has noticed positive changes, with him being happier and arguing less.