The most common advice we receive when we’re depressed or sad is NOT to listen to sad songs. The reason is that sad songs will make us think of our pain, and we feel even more depressed. But then, there are others who feel that listening to sad songs helps them reduce the pain. There are latest studies that reveal listening sad songs is helpful as well.

      According to a study conducted by Dr. Stephen Palmer of the University of California, Berkeley, if subjected to music that’s in line with(符合) our current emotions, we feel an instant connection with it. The connection helps us come out of our situation better than taking advice from a friend. A friend, in such times, will only advise you, or worst, become judgmental about the situation. You don’t wish to listen to advice that would actually make you think too much when in tears, do you? You simply want someone to understand your situation, and sad songs do just that.

        Listening to sad songs during moments of sadness is similar to having a friend who will understand all your emotions. The feelings you were unable to explain to your near and dear ones were easily put to words by these songs. Additionally, when you sit quietly with your earphones(耳机) plugged in, listening to sad music, you may feel tears rolling down your eyes. Once you’re done with releasing all these emotions, you’ll feel better.

       In summary, sad songs, contrary to the popular belief, help in healing(治愈) a broken heart. Even if you aren’t in such a depressing situation, you’ll still enjoy listening to these songs. Sad songs have a comforting rhythm and tone to them, which help you relax. You, in fact, appreciate the efforts of the singers who lend their voice to these songs. Even though the emotions in these songs may be of the sad type, the calmness in them surely relaxes you.