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Posted 7/29/2012 3:40 PM (GMT 0)
I recently saw a movie and a part was someone getting beaten up with no chance of escape and others were watching the fight ,I felt instantly sorry for the character

My heart started pounding a 100mph and I started to get a sore head.

This actually has been happening when I watch a violent film.

I am very hesitant to watch these type of movies.

Anyone else had similar episodes
Posted 7/29/2012 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
hi there,

i have bad anxiety aswell. im actually watching a movie as we speak and having a panic attack because its a thriller. i get panic attacks and anxiety while even watching the real housewives of orange county yelling at eachother. your not alone!!

Posted 7/30/2012 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
I used to get terrible anxiety and panic attacks when I watched horror movies or murder flicks. I finally realized that it wasn't worth it and stopped watching these kinds of movies period! I will do anything not to go through anxiety and panic attacks. If I know what will help me...I do it. If I know something that will harm me...I don't do it! It takes control as it's hard not to do what other people do...but it's worth it.
Hope everyone has a stress-free day today! It's hot here in Texas so staying stress-free will be a challange!
Posted 8/2/2012 8:28 AM (GMT 0)
This hit the nail on the head with me. The past month every time I watch violent movies I start to get panicky. Honestly, it's nice to know that I am not alone in all this. I used to never be like this. I could watch horror flicks all hours of the day and it didn't bug me one bit. I'm not sure what changed, but violence makes me extremely nervous and gets my heart racing. Not only that but I find myself becoming tense when there are a lot of loud noises around me. The other day a few of my family members were 'play' fighting, or better yet they were arguing but in a friendly manner (If that makes sense). Anyway, I had to get up and leave the room, I got aggravated and told them that their behavior was stressing me out, even though I knew they were just playing. It took about thirty minutes before I completely calmed down from it
Posted 8/3/2012 11:56 AM (GMT 0)
VERY much so. I have cut back my movies and my television because of feeling like this. I have started to watch more older Disney cartoons and older movies, especially black and white, barbecue for some weird reason it helps me discern the difference from reality. Do you ever feel embarrassed for someone on TV too and that cause anxiety?
Posted 8/3/2012 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
I actually had a panic attack after the end of The Dark Knight Rises. I knew it was one as I was trembling like I was cold and heart was racing. The loud noises in the theater do that. I don't get them at all if I watch at home.
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