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11-04-2013, 02:51 PM | #1 | ||
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Has anyone tried group singing or singing in a choir whilst having PCS?
I took part in a vocal workshop where we had tasks singing as a group. Not songs so to speak but pitches or tones as games. This was primarily for fun but a noticeable side-effect was that I felt my headache, which had been constant and debilitating for 18 months, disappear. I can remember and pinpoint the feeling in my brain being like a switch turning on. Weird! The headaches did come back when I was exposed to too much light/sound/stress/etc. but after that I had periods where I was headache free for hours and then days at a time. I'm almost three years in now and not 'better' but singing has helped with certain symptoms and aspects of PCS - Depression, socialising, focusing on other things.... I was wondering if anyone has had any similar experiences? Thanks. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | poetrymom (12-10-2013) |
11-04-2013, 10:06 PM | #2 | ||
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I would not be able to sing in a group. The multiple voices would strain my brain with too many channels of auditory data.
Those of you who can enjoy or benefit from group singing are fortunate.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | BlackBlackBlack (12-10-2013) |
12-10-2013, 06:05 PM | #3 | ||
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"This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession" is an interesting AudioBook on the the subject of how the brain processes music and sound. (if you're interested?) |
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12-11-2013, 06:03 PM | #4 | |||
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I have felt a definite benefit brain-wise from either singing (solo or chorus) or playing a wind instrument of some kind (like a recorder flute).
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12-13-2013, 02:46 AM | #5 | |||
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I loved music during my recovery. I didn't listen to voices too much early in my recovery, it was too much for me. I loved nature sounds, as well as soft instrumental music. Later on, listening to Enya eased me.
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012. Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia. 2 MRI's and CT normal. Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now. Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy. Was experiencing: Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit. Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm. Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside! |
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