Why do horror movies and horror novels make me so scared? Is there a more reliable way?
Horror movies and horror novels make us feel very scared because these works usually create a tense atmosphere by depicting eerie scenes, scary sound effects, sudden mutations, and so on. This kind of fear was very normal because humans had an instinctive rejection and fear of unknown and uncertain things. Therefore, if we want to reduce the fear reaction when watching horror movies and horror novels, we can take the following measures: 1. Be prepared: Before watching or reading horror works, be mentally prepared to tell yourself that this is a fictional story and has nothing to do with reality. At the same time, you can try to distract yourself by watching some relaxing movies or reading some relaxing and interesting novels to reduce your nervousness. 2. Find something in common: When watching horror movies and horror novels, you can find some common interests or common friends to reduce the loneliness and fear when watching or reading. 3. Change the environment: If you are afraid of watching horror movies or horror novels in public, you can choose to do it at home or in your own room. At the same time, you can set some environmental factors such as lights or music to ease your nervousness. 4. Seek professional help: If you feel very afraid when watching horror movies and horror novels, you can consider seeking the help of a professional counselor or doctor. They can help you overcome your fear reaction through professional assessment and treatment. It takes patience and hard work to overcome the fear of watching horror movies and horror novels. It requires us to gradually adjust our mentality and improve our psychological endurance.