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“The Minor Falls, the Major Lifts:” Why Music Matters to ADHD Brains
Music can magically harmonize the ADHD brain — or so ADDitude readers tell us. Whether calming a racing mind, boosting motivation, regulating intense emotions, or sharpening focus, music unquestionably and reliably makes wonderful things happen.Here, readers describe the importance of music in their lives and explain how they use it to regulate emotions, mood, and concentration. They also share their favorite genres, songs, and albums.“I have always been drawn to using music to soundtrack my life. Perhaps ADHD is why. (I wasn’t officially diagnosed until my 40s.) I relied on ‘50s rock, jazz, and Latin instrumentals to focus in school.