The Psychological Reasons Why Music Makes Us Feel So Many Emotions

The Psychological Reasons Why Music Makes Us Feel So Many Emotions

It Activates Our Startle Effect

Loud music activates our startle effect. As a result, we might become surprised and slightly frightened.

It Makes Us Happy

Positive music makes our body release feel-good chemicals (think; dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, or oxytocin). High levels of these hormones elevate our mood.

It Makes Us Catch Emotions

We tend to catch emotions when musicians display their feelings through their faces and bodies. Feeling the emotions of others results from mirror neurons. When we feel the emotions of musicians, we tend to understand them better.

It Connects Us with The Past Emotional Events

Music reminds us of past emotional events. It can be wedding parties or graduation ceremonies. When we remember these events, we become nostalgic.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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