Scared

[majones_0608]

I have bad anxiety issues as well as schizoaffective disorder. I have lots of fears. Normally or at least I used to be able to handle things like horror movies or scary books. But about 5 days ago I did both and had bad dreams that night and the next night. The next day I was freaked out and anxious. A day later I read a little more out that same scary book not thinking how it would just freak me out more. So, now today I am scared and anxious. I have had bad anxiety issues for years and years so you would think I would know better than to watch such a scary movie and read a scary book all in one night. I wasn't paying attention to the fact that I would probably have nightmares and of course I did. Does anyone else get a similar problem? I am curious if some of you have done the same thing and/or have bad anxiety issues and can't watch horror movies?

[sunrays335]

Hey there. We all make mistakes sometimes. I can't stand the eerie feelings that I get when watching horror films so I don't enjoy them anymore. I'd rather not create more anxiety for myself on top of whats already there. This is just me trying to relate so you don't feel alone in this. I hope your nightmares lessen soon. Hang in there <3

[majones_0608 in reply to sunrays335]

I sure hope my nightmares stop soon too. To be honest, I even pray that they will stop.

[Rufus07]

I can’t read or watch scary books or movies. They also give me anxiety. I used to be able to, but not anymore. I just avoid them.

[majones_0608 in reply to Rufus07]

I have to relearn how to avoid scary books and movies and even tv shows that have evil stuff like demons and anything even remotely scary. It is just too much for my anxiety.