26 Songs That Have Helped Me At My Worse

I have used music as an escape since my very first ipod nano, back then it was full of Disney Camp Rock, Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers. No Shame!! However, once I realized music’s unique strength over my illness and the advantages of certain genre, I began to proactively utilize it as a real coping mechanism. This strategy has helped me to persevere through somewhat intense episodes and because of that I’d like to share some of my favorite songs in that hopes that they might help someone else, too. Here are 26 songs that have helped me at my worse..

Last Resort – Papa Roach

This song speaks volumes to me, the singer sings about how it’s his last resort and he doesn’t care if he dies.

Hold on – Good Charlotte

The songs about holding on, that it gets better and that you are not alone.

The Last Night – Skillet

The song makes me remember that I’m not alone and that I have my circle of people to lean on.

Never Too Late – Three Days Grace

Reminds me that this world will always be crappy and that trying to stay alive is better than ending it.

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs – Fall Out Boy

I always picture myself screaming this to certain people that are no longer in my life. “Thanks for the memories, even though they were so great.”

Famous Last Words – Mayday Parade

I also, picture myself screaming this to certain people that are no longer in my life. For a long time the lyrics to this song kept me going. “I am not afraid to keep on living, I am not afraid to walk this world alone.”

I’m Not Okay(I Promise) – My Chemical Romance

This is another one, I picture myself just high school musical-ing it to!

Sorry Not Sorry – Demi Lovato

This song of Demi’s makes me feel like I’m on top of the world and how people who are no longer in my life, are probably pissed because I’ve moved on and don’t let them affect me any longer. On another note, it reminds me that Karma will get them. 🙂

This Song Saved My Life – Simple Plan

If I could bust on in song and sing this to people who have always been there for me, I would!

Better Now- Post Malone

Better Now, helped me realize that I’m just better off with my circle that I have now.

Truth Hurts – Lizzo

“I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch”

“Don’t text me, tell it straight to my face.”

F*ck This Song – Schaffer The DarkLord

Just listen to this one, it’s freaking amazing, especially the monkey part!(Thanks to Lukas, for introducing me to them cause this is amazing!)

Face Down – The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Again, if I could bust out in song and sing this to a certain person I would.

Gives You Hell  – The All American Rejects

This song reminds me that when certain people see my face, it ruins their day!

F**kin’ Perfect – P!ink

When ever I need a reminder that I’m perfect, no matter what, I always listen to this song.

Medicate – Gabbie Hanna

“Should I take a pill to numb my pain, change the chemicals in my brain.”

Broken Girls – Gabbie Hanna

Reminds me that some people want broken girls, to make them feel better!

Broken Boys- Gabbie Hanna

It’s a diss track to Broken Girls

Perfect Day(A True Story) – Gabbie Hanna

“I saw “I love you” written in the steam and I couldn’t help but smile at the sweet message you left me but it wasn’t in your handwriting.” (I suggest watching the music video to this one the first time you listen, cause the whole story plays out!)

Butterflies – Gabbie Hanna

“I knew who you were from the start, I just hope you’d prove me wrong.”

Pillowcase – Gabbie Hanna

“I don’t want to party, but I want invitation. I don’t need to hear you say I’m sorry, but I need the validation.”

Goodbye, For Now – Gabbie Hanna

“So I’ll say Goodbye, for now.”

Praying – Ke$ha

Reminds me that I’m proud of who I am

Numb – Linkin Park

Do I even need to explain this one??

For Good – Wicked

“I know I’m who I am today because I knew you.”

How Far I’ll Go – Auli’i Cravalho

No one, including me, knows “How Far I’ll Go,” and that aspiration carries hope for me.

I know most of these dates back to my high school days but hey, these songs are still awesome and they have helped me through so much, during my darkest days in high school and even now.

Also, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND checking out Gabbie Hanna and her new EP “2WAYMIRROR.” Her music speaks to me on so many levels.

Anyway, there you have it, 26 songs that have helped me through my worse.