Why Do I Cry When I Sing?

This week Megan and Jordan are revisiting a question that haunted them during drama school - why do I cry when I sing?!
They each unpack their relationship with singing pre, during and post drama school, having both suffered with panic attacks while singing. Jordan spills on doing everything she could not to sing in first year and the time she had to relive being cheated on in Acting through Song, while Megan tells her past self to stop caring what other people think of her! Of course while acknowledging both the environment and external factors (being mentally ill anyway!), they ask themselves when and how can something you love become something you fear so intensely?
They then delve into the psychology of singing, and the impact of music and singing on the brain - where the research largely states it should make you feel GOOD! Though of course singing is extremely vulnerable and acting can cause a genuine emotional response, singing itself is proven to actually relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression! Ending with some wise words from a wonderful clown. 
Mega shoutout to the wonderful woman that is @hannahpreecesingingteacher !
Tangents include Christmas in hospitality and retail, casting commercials, moving forward into the new year and Megan gets cancelled by the ballet community. 
Obviously we are not mental health professionals and can only speak from our own experience, if you are struggling with anxiety whether it be singing based or not please seek professional support x
https://nopanic.org.uk/

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