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THE MUSIC INDUSTRY'S MENTAL HEALTH

To achieve fame and fortune in the music business is a lifelong goal for many people. To an outsider, a life of luxury and excess may seem like the ultimate reward, but it can come at the cost of everything. Many people pay for it with their declining mental health. Substance abuse plays a major role in perpetuating this problem, which can ultimately lead to addiction and even death. To achieve fame and fortune in the music business is a lifelong goal for many people. To an outsider, a life of luxury and excess may seem like the ultimate reward, but it can come at the cost of everything. Many people pay for it with their declining mental health. Substance misuse has a major role in perpetuating this problem, which can ultimately lead to addiction and even death.

The artist, as well as the manager, agent, label, and promoter, can all greatly benefit from a successful tour. Management is motivated to maximise profits when an artist is popular, but this isn't always the best course of action. Touring can be taxing on the mind and body, leading to disturbed sleep patterns. The inability to maintain relationships, control emotions, appetite, and digestion can all lead to feelings of worry and despair, which in turn can have a negative impact on physical health. Coping by using "uppers" and "downers" to ignore physiological cues. Successful people often find themselves spending more and more time alone, away from their loved ones and friends, contributing to their already prevalent feeling of isolation.

Whether solo or accompanied by a group claiming to have their best interests at heart while secretly guarding their own possessions, there are both exhilarating and crushing moments in a performer's career. Many people have extreme nervousness right before going onstage, and many have a hard time relaxing afterward. Performers who strike a chord with their audience often report feeling overwhelming feelings of adulation and joy. When the curtain falls, the audience may be met with a totally different world. Introverts typically become good musicians, spending lengthy periods of time in isolation while creating and making music during the creative process.

They put on an imposing attitude on the stage, but in reality, they're quite timid. Having to keep up the charade might produce inner anguish and harm mental health. To maintain their facade, many people turn to drugs and alcohol. The pressure to keep up the success and come up with hit after hit can be overwhelming. The music business is famously unstable, with rapid rises and falls in fame being the norm rather than the exception. Self-confidence and trust in one's own abilities are crucial for anyone seeking professional success.

This confidence can be severely damaged if one repeatedly fails. As a result of the prevalence of social media, everyone is now a critic, listeners are fickler than ever, and musicians are more vulnerable than ever to cruel comparisons, reviews, and comments from their detractors. The pressure to keep up the success and come up with hit after hit can be overwhelming. The music business is famously unstable, with rapid rises and falls in fame being the norm rather than the exception. Self-confidence and trust in one's own abilities are crucial for anyone seeking professional success.

This confidence can be severely damaged if one repeatedly fails. As a result of the prevalence of social media, everyone is now a critic, listeners are fickler than ever, and musicians are more vulnerable than ever to cruel comparisons, reviews, and comments from their detractors. Abhasa Luxury Rehab Centre has worked with many clients in the music industry, so we are familiar with the stresses and tensions that come with the business.

MUSIC AND IDENTITY

A musician's sense of worth and identity are inextricably linked to the quality of their creative output. When one's self-worth is predicated so heavily on their employment, which is itself subject to constant examination, that person is caught in a never-ending pendulum. When their work is particularly impressive, they receive acclaim that propels them to even greater heights. Being constantly on the receiving end of harsh feedback from managers, peers, and listeners can leave musicians feeling anxious, depressed, useless, and full of doubt about their own abilities and the value of their music. The constant barrage of shocking and sometimes paralysing emotions can weaken a person's emotional muscles over time, making them more susceptible to mental health issues.

CHALLENGES OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT

These days, most musicians have a portfolio career, working on short-term contracts or zero-hour contracts. While the portfolio model affords creative individuals a degree of freedom, the instability of income streams can be a cause of stress for musicians trying to find their identity outside of the confines of the music industry. The inexperienced feel this tension even more because they are not sure when or where their next job will come from or how they will pay their bills. Musicians are under a lot of pressure to make a living from their art, which can lead to feelings of guilt, anxiety, and weariness and prevent them from taking breaks. Many musicians can relate to being caught in this never-ending loop that leaves them feeling more and more tired despite their best efforts.

Performers who strike a chord with their audience often report feeling overwhelming feelings of adulation and joy. Abhasa has worked with many clients in the music industry, so we are familiar with the stresses and tensions that come with the business.

Prepared by: Ms.Nivedha L Narayanan, Centre Head at Abhasa Rehabilitation and Wellness Home
LinkedIn Id: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nivedha-l-narayanan-1781b6120/

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