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Why Listening To Sad Songs Actually Helps With Heartbreak

I was 17 years old when my heart was broken for the first time. I remember making a playlist of sad songs on my iPod to help me cope.

By Meghan Dillon4 min read
Why Listening To Sad Songs Actually Helps With Heartbreak Lana Del Rey Vevo/YouTube
Lana Del Rey Vevo/YouTube

The songs that helped me the most were “You’re Not Sorry” by Taylor Swift (not going to lie, the majority of the playlist was Taylor Swift), “A Little Bit Stronger” by Sara Evans, “Too Little, Too Late” by JoJo, “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson, and almost every song off Adele’s sophomore album, “21.”