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What to do when you are scared after a movie?
Which is why we are going to share with you some of our top tips on how to sleep after watching a scary movie.
- Watch with Friends:
- Turn on the Lights:
- Change the Mood:
- Watch a Different Movie:
- Call Someone You Love:
- Watch Your Scary Movie Early:
- Calm Yourself with Meditation:
- Play The “Behind the Scenes”:
Can movies trigger panic attacks?
A 2017 study by the University of Toledo’s Department of Health and Recreation found that binge-watching TV or movies can increase symptoms of anxiety and disrupt sleep, even when they aren’t horror movies.
Should you read the book or watch the movie first?
Some people prefer to watch the movie first. Others prefer to read the book first. Consequently, I see value and differences in both. But regardless of one’s preference, reading and watching movies are pretty different things. So how is reading books different from watching movies and how can we take advantage of the benefits of both?
How can you Enrich Your Life by watching a movie?
There are so many ways to enrich your life by confirming how much you enjoyed a book by watching the movie and vice versa. And for the record, I actually love to read the book AND watch the movie! So for your “homework” this week, watch a movie based on a favorite book you have read sometime in the past.
How do you deal with the fear of watching scary movies?
Think of a happy memory. You may have a happy childhood memory or even a more recent memory that, if you focus on it, could help you distract yourself from whatever fear you are experiencing as a result of watching a scary movie, etc. Find an object in the room where you sleep to focus on.
How to fall asleep after seeing a movie that scares you?
Anything you can do to make yourself feel comfortable and safe as you fall asleep will contribute to your ability to fall asleep after seeing a movie that scares you, etc. Leave a light on as you try to fall asleep. Scary themes in film, television, etc. are often associated with the dark.