Helande, härligt och helt förfärligt
Om upplevelsen av musik och ljud för personer med utmattningssyndrom
UtmattningssyndromLjudkänslighetMusikLjud och hälsaMusikterapiCopingMusickingLjudlandskapExhaustion Disorder (ED)HyperacusisMusicSound and healthMusic therapySound pollutionSoundscape
Abstract in English:This essay constitutes a case study based upon in-depth interviews held with people who have, or have had, Exhaustion Disorder (ED), concerning their understanding and use of music and sound, encompassing experiences which are both positive and negative. The intention is to document how the illness influences the subjects' music use. The study shows that the respondents intuitively and consciously are using music by regulating, getting in touch with and manifesting their emotions. Music is an important tool in performing self therapy and to achieve a good existential health. Music can also provoke negative physical and mental reactions and affect the general health status for those diagnosed with ED. Music affects people in different ways, hence it is highly individual what kind of music that is linked together with which emotions, memories and experiences. Hyperacusis is a common symptom related to the illness. Not being in control over the soundscape proves to provoke negative reactions and other stress related mental and physical symptoms.