Are you happy ?

There's specific tracks that can get to me, often because of associated memories/specific times that aren't so great to relive. I tend to skip those ones if I'm not up to it.

That said, quite a lot span different genres. Some tracks aren't necessarily dark, but the memory related to it is, which colours my experience.

I'd suggest skipping the tracks with too much association for now. See how you fare with others. If it's still getting to you as a genre overall, maybe look into related stuff, just less dark? I've found that playing those tracks are like picking at a scab, it won't help the wounds heal, literally or metaphorically, and can make them worse (I get the compulsion though, but have found it not worth caving to, ultimately).

Recovery matters more. Good luck and I hope it gets better soon.

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