How to Not Get Freaked out After a Scary Movie

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put the DVD box of the movie out of sight

   Avoid storing it near your bedroom, as come night, you will not stop thinking about it, keep glancing at it, and will feel as if the fear from the movie is returning.
   
   If things get really bad, sell or destroy the DVD entirely.
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   Step 2: preferably in a place where you'll probably forget you left it in.

   , This may be good sign, as it probably means you were entertained/scared rather than just scared. , You will get severely bored, but the scary parts will become dull from constantly seeing them.
   
   Do not stop watching until the movie becomes unbearably boring. , The chances are your parents will have watched it too and will offer support and comfort. , Unless the movie was absolutely terrifying, the chances are your memories will fade away, and in a few years you will have forgotten what it was about altogether. , This will make the night (if watching at night) seem more fun.
   
   If watching by day, a funny comedy or romance just takes your mind off the scary movie.
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   Step 3: If you were watching the movie alone

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   Step 4: go and socialize with the rest of the family

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   Step 5: you will feel safe and comforted.

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   Step 6: Sometimes

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   Step 7: although it sounds strange

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   Step 8: you will be drawn to watch the movie again because it was scary.

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   Step 9: If you think you can cope

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    Step 10: watch the movie over and over and over and over.

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    Step 11: Discuss the film with friends and family.

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    Step 12: Hopefully

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    Step 13: and remember it will take time

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    Step 14: you will overcome your fear.

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    Step 15: Watch a family movie after the scary movie

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    Step 16: if you have time.

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