CANADALAND12 Aug 2024

Can You be Allergic to Music?

Most of us find joy in melodies and rhythms. Catchy tunes we hear at the coffee shop, in the mall, or even muzak in the elevator can get stuck in our heads. That's what happened to Anya. Except, music did not bring her joy; it felt like torture. When songs got stuck in Anya's head, they would not stop; the music was loud, pounding incessantly, and it left her bewildered, exhausted, and desperate for a cure. Her condition stumped doctors for years. Then, hope. Via a new kind of brain surgery, pioneered, in part, here in Canada.

Content warning: Today’s episode talks about suicide ideation. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please take care as you listen.

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: Avis Favaro (Reporter), Kevin O'Keefe (Reporter), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)

Additional music by Audio Network

Additional sound effects from Pixabay

Image credit: Courtesy of Sunnybrook Hospital

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