Oct 26, 2021 · One way to practice feeling afraid and anxious in a safe setting is to watch a horror film. Horror allows us to practice sitting with our feelings of anxiety and fear and learn how to...

Apr 13, 2020 · Some researchers have supported this concept and have suggested that watching scary movies may act as a form of exposure for individuals with anxiety. Anxiety-related disorders affect...

Oct 31, 2019 · HuffPost spoke to mental health experts to find out why some people with anxiety love horror movies and how they can actually help the condition. For some people with anxiety, horror movies provide tangible fears where they can focus their minds.

Oct 13, 2024 · Discover how horror movies, often associated with fear and suspense, can offer surprising comfort to those suffering from anxiety. This article explores the psychological, emotional, and physiological reasons why controlled fear can be strangely soothing.

Apr 30, 2023 · This series examines the psychology behind what makes horror films so successful in terrifying people and the benefits of watching these anxiety-driven films. Plus, why do these films stick with us, especially when we are alone?

Oct 13, 2021 · Horror movies are, as the name suggests, designed to evoke negative emotions in viewers—fear, dread, anxiety, horror, and disgust. Why would anybody in their right mind seek out such movies?

Oct 31, 2022 · Horror movies from zombies to beyond can help alleviate anxiety for many people. With anxiety rates through the roof because of COVID-19, a surprising number of people have turned to horror...

Oct 20, 2020 · Scary movies—especially zombie flicks—get top billing for helping to ease COVID-19 related anxiety. Get the lowdown on jump scares and the horror-anxiety link.

Sep 30, 2024 · This heightened state of anxiety and hypervigilance is your brain’s way of saying, “Better safe than sorry!” For some folks, the horror doesn’t end when they close their eyes. Nightmares and sleep disturbances can follow, as if your subconscious mind is replaying the scariest scenes on a loop.

For those who steer clear of scary experiences, however, fear itself may evoke real discomfort or even anxiety. These individuals may not have a strong need for stimulation, or they might have higher sensitivity to stimuli, which can make horror genuinely distressing.