How to Overcome Fear After Horror Movies
One can get freaked out at times after watching a horror flick.
Although this is quite natural, you must try fighting such fear to start living a normal life again. Some people get too much scared that they end up in a situation, where they have to see a psychiatrist.
If you have recently watched a horror movie and feel that you get scared every now and then because of it, you should start practicing a few things in order to fight the fear. You will definitely notice a clear change in yourself and will not be afraid of watching more movies of such genre.
Instructions
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Remember the movie was not original
First of all, you need to tell yourself that the movie was not real and the characters in it don’t exist. Sometimes, one starts imagining the characters as real, which starts developing fear in them. Even if you see a message saying, “Based on true facts” you should not believe it, as the director does it to scare you more. -
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Watch something funny after the movie
Right after watching the horror flick, you should see something funny or peaceful in order to get normal. Your attention will be diverted and the fear will be gone instantly. -
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Think of non scary things in the movie
Once the movie ends, you should start thinking of the non scary characters in the movie. This will also help you fight your fear. This way, you will eventually start believing that the film was actually not that scary. -
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Plan your activities for the next day
Another way of shifting your focus to fight fear is by planning activities for the next day. Let’s say you have some good friends, who enjoy your company. You should pay a visit to their place or invite them at your house. -
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Think of the scary scenes time and again
By thinking of the horror scenes time and again, you will actually start feeling a lot better. They definitely appear scarier when you see them at first, but when you watch them again, you will feel a reduced level of fear. -
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Make fun of the movie
If you are watching a movie with some friends, start making fun of it with them. This way, your attention will be diverted and you will not find the movie scary at all. However, make sure that you don’t make your mates angry, as they might want to be serious while watching the film.
