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Horrors & Mental Health

TLDR: Horrors & Mental Health
In the forum thread initiated by Maul asking whether horror movies affect mental health, participants shared varied personal experiences. Maul mentioned that horror films have a positive effect on their mood. Responses varied, with some users agreeing that these movies can be enjoyable and stress-relieving, while others noted negative impacts such as increased anxiety or sleep disturbances. Several users highlighted individual differences in sensitivity to horror content, suggesting that the effect of horror movies on mental health largely depends on the person's psychological makeup and their current mental state. A consensus emerged that while horror movies can be a fun and cathartic experience for some, they can provoke negative emotions in others, underscoring the importance of knowing one’s own limits and preferences.
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Does Horror movies affect your mental health? I know some that get affected by it and some that don't. Personally they make me feel better...
 
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