The effect of music on the human stress response

[Furyan66]

All music lovers already know that music mitigates stress, but it is always nice seeing detailed studies that confirm the therapeutic power of music. There have been several published over the years, but my favorite one is this one from 2013.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3734071/

Would anyone care to share how they use music as therapy? I will start. I love nearly every genre of music, but find that hard rock/metal is where I continually go for my therapy fix. Still working through anger/trust/disillusionment issues due to a nightmarish childhood. I find that the natural aggression found in metal music provides a perfect counterbalance for my own aggression. This music not only picks me up, but it keeps me level. It has literally changed my personality for the better.  There are those who believe that listening to aggressive music will make one more aggressive. I believe that this is rarely the case. It gives you a place to vent your frustrations and feel better. Is music the best therapist? What do you all think? 

Hey Rafterman...

I would not be able to get through a day with this PTSD if I did not have my music to relax me. I have either Pandora streaming or listening to over 5000 songs I have downloaded shuffled of course.

When I get really stressed and feel a panic attack coming on the best therapy for me is to get into my car, crank up the music and drive without anyplace to go.

Literally I do not think I could survive without my music

Peace All and have a blessed day

Fury