Just wondering...

Would it be incredibly selfish of me to just find a way to let the band know how much they've helped me? I've had clinical depression for a while and I was a fan for a while, but I was getting so bad, cutting more and having more suicidal thoughts, wearing all black, etc. But one day I put The '59 Sound, about 5 months ago, and I feel like I've changed so much. Just listening to that, Sink or Swim and anything else by them has made me feel so content and happy, and I'm trying to spread their name around to friends and other people who may need some kind of change in their life. And now remembering back to when I saw them last October, that was the greatest night of my life. Just thinking back to that night sends shivers down my spine and brings me back to better times. Sorry for hogging a post or whatever.

I think they often read messages on Myspace. I'd give that a try.

That's pretty incredible and I think it's awesome of you to post this. Another great example of the indescribable power of music...

I think they'd be really happy to hear something like that.

I'm convinced they would be delighted to hear such a story indeed.

I'm glad you're doing better now :]

I think we all carry their songs like a comfort wherever we go... at least I do

Wow, you're very brave to post your story on here! My little sister has struggled with depression too so I can relate to your troubles. Stay strong!

"You took it all gracefull on the chin. Knowing that the beatings had to someday end. You found the bandages inside the pen, and the stitches on the radio." "Boxer" The Gaslight Anthem
This is currently my favorite TGA lyric and I feel it relates to your story. Much love!

MusicFie wrote:

Would it be incredibly selfish of me to just find a way to let the band know how much they've helped me? I've had clinical depression for a while and I was a fan for a while, but I was getting so bad, cutting more and having more suicidal thoughts, wearing all black, etc. But one day I put The '59 Sound, about 5 months ago, and I feel like I've changed so much. Just listening to that, Sink or Swim and anything else by them has made me feel so content and happy, and I'm trying to spread their name around to friends and other people who may need some kind of change in their life. And now remembering back to when I saw them last October, that was the greatest night of my life. Just thinking back to that night sends shivers down my spine and brings me back to better times. Sorry for hogging a post or whatever.

I've let them know about your post

Awesome...thanks for the feedback guys...Little Eden...I'm listening to that right now. And steady now steady now...sweet!!

That's definately fate that you found them. I think that is truly remarkable. Congrats on getting better!