Stress has traditionally been dealt with by indulging in sex, drugs and alcohol, or possibly the defenestration of a television. The need to tour frequently, the threat of career-ending reviews, plunging incomes and incessant trolling on social media put today’s musicians under pressure as never before. The singer-songwriter Kate Bush confessed last week that she had been “terrified” by her return to live shows two years ago. Photograph: Ken McKay/RexHelen Brice, a psychotherapist who will work with Quite Great’s clients, has specialised in helping DJs, musicians and actors for many years. “Musicians tend to be the most sensitive people on the planet – and that includes people with narcissistic traits,” she said.

Source: The Guardian November 13, 2016 00:00 UTC