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Suicidal thoughts 2mos ago; saw doc- i'm ok. during that time, horror movies were the only thing providing distraction. counterintuitive! why is this?
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Probably because : It was intense enough emotionally to distract you. However, I do wish to tell you that while horror movies will provide temporary distraction - that it won't really solve or address your issues. Take care.
Answered 4/24/2015
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State of mind: When you watch horror movies, you can titrate how much and what you watch. Sometimes this can be a little less horrifying than what's going on in your life, but matching it in tone. It can be a natural way of trying to heal yourself -- like cures like, as in homeopathy. It can be a distraction also. Watching comedies may not have provided the same effect for you.
Answered 4/24/2015
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