Reflections on Mental Health

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Forty Minutes I’ll Never Remember

Forty Minutes I’ll Never Remember

On losing control, strange relief, and a second chance I didn’t ask for

Brian Zhang
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I finally gave up on my dream. But it's helped me start living again.

I finally gave up on my dream. But it's helped me start living again.

Some reflections on depression, losing hope, and starting over

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Why musicians like me find it so hard to ask for help

Why musicians like me find it so hard to ask for help

My ego will hate me for saying this...

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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The panic attack that nearly ended my career

The panic attack that nearly ended my career

If burnout, pressure, or anxiety have stolen your joy for music, this one is for you.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Opening up about my mental health saved me — maybe this can help you open up too.

Opening up about my mental health saved me — maybe this can help you open up too.

If you're struggling in silence as a musician, this might help you find the words

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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There Is More To Life Than Music

There Is More To Life Than Music

16 Lessons I Learned About Mental Health When Music Took Over My Life

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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A Letter to the Burnt-Out Musician

A Letter to the Burnt-Out Musician

Why I Still Haven't Quit Music (And Maybe You Shouldn't Either)

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Sometimes You Have to Stop the Music to Take Care of Your Health

Sometimes You Have to Stop the Music to Take Care of Your Health

I’ve learned that sometimes, walking away from your dream is the only way to survive

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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You have to suffer to be a "Real Artist"

You have to suffer to be a "Real Artist"

Or Is That Just What You’ve Been Told?

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Music Is the Most Addictive and Destructive Drug on the Planet

Music Is the Most Addictive and Destructive Drug on the Planet

The same thing that makes you a musician is the thing that’s breaking you

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Is your love for music slipping away?

Is your love for music slipping away?

I never thought this would happen to me—but it did.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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To Every Musician Who Feels Like Giving Up: Read This

To Every Musician Who Feels Like Giving Up: Read This

An open letter to every musician who feels like they’re falling behind

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang