One of the struggles of living with mental illness is that after a while, our emotions can become kind of fuzzy. We're not really sure what we're feeling, we just know it feels like shit.
It's no secret that music can evoke certain emotions in us - some more than others, especially if they have some connection to certain events or situations. This can be a good thing, or a bad thing, or even a mix of both.
When I'm looking for ways to boost my mood, one of the most effective techniques I've found is to stick on some music and stage my own mini-concert for my cats! I just know they appreciate it too...