It’s true. I’ve stopped using sounds and songs that I enjoy as my alarm because of this. I haven’t used an actual alarm clock in years, but the sound of a circa-2000 electric alarm clock buzzer going off instantly activates my fight or flight mode.
Yeah I used to use Baba O’Reilly as a ringtone (what is it with baba songs and ringtones?) but if the song came on the radio I would get tense. So now I just use something generic that came with the phone so I can enjoy the song again.
I’ve heard that doing this can condition you to be anxious when you hear a song.
It’s true. I’ve stopped using sounds and songs that I enjoy as my alarm because of this. I haven’t used an actual alarm clock in years, but the sound of a circa-2000 electric alarm clock buzzer going off instantly activates my fight or flight mode.
Yeah I used to use Baba O’Reilly as a ringtone (what is it with baba songs and ringtones?) but if the song came on the radio I would get tense. So now I just use something generic that came with the phone so I can enjoy the song again.
Yeah I would, but this song literally never plays anywhere so I’ve been safe so far.