BULLY is an immersive audio experience where the inner bully is being exposed and dealt with.
This soundscape is for those who wish to understand how thought patterns can be a major driver of emotional suffering but also their greatest tool for recovery.
Through performance, the unfiltered reality of mental pain is being presented.
This piece is a tribute to those who are silently fighting and those we lost in the battle.
What is the inner bully ?
The “inner bully” is the inner monologue which can hijack our brain. It is anxiety, depression, self doubt, low self esteem, insecurity, limiting beliefs etc…
It is the voice in our head that tells us that we are not enough, that we can't do it, the hypervigilant voice, the broken voice.
This immersive audio experience uses the shocking element of the narrative to create a more efficient way to educate and/or trigger self awareness about the inner bully.
It is suitable for those who willingly want to put themselves through a journey of self realisation, leading to self help and healing.
The performance aspect and exaggerated narrative will allow the user to take distance from the bully allowing them to reconnect with the self: the inner child. I also identified a general lack of empathy and humanity when it comes to dealing with and treating mental struggles. The format of immersive storytelling allowed me to humanise challenging emotions which users reported to find more impactful.