Feel free to remove this if it’s not allowed, but I just wanted to say something.
Horror honestly doesn’t get enough credit for the positive effect it has on your mental health. I know it sounds counter intuitive and anxiety inducing ect, but there has to be some science behind it.
I broke up with my fiancé of 6 years in October last year, and my mind has been busy for the longest time. I spent every waking moment until I went to sleep reliving all of our memories and picturing her face every-time I closed my eyes. My anxiety was through the roof.
This last 2 weeks I’ve started rewatching a lot of my favourite horror movies, and honestly it’s like medicine.
My theory is the fact it’s anxiety inducing in a controlled way, and the fact you spend 2 hours with your eyes peeled to the screen really distracts you from your sub-conscience.
It really does work, does anyone else have a similar opinion?