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This article was co-authored by Samantha Fox, MS, LMFT. Samantha Fox is a Marriage & Family Therapist in private practice in New York, New York. With over a decade of experience, Samantha specializes in relationship, sexuality, identity, and family conflicts. She also advises on life transitions for individuals, couples, and families. She holds both a Master’s degree and a Marriage and Family Therapy License. Samantha is trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), and Narrative Therapy. This article has been viewed 843,561 times.
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Article SummaryXTo not be scared after watching a scary movie, try distracting yourself by watching a funny TV show or movie. You can also try dancing, jogging, or doing some jumping jacks for 5 minutes to let off steam so you feel less tense. If you’re trying to fall asleep, keep a soft, dim light on so it’s not as dark and put some relaxing music on, like nature sounds, to help you drift to sleep. Also, consider inviting a friend to sleep over or calling them before bed to keep your mind off of the scary movie. To learn how to not be scared when you’re watching scary movies, keep reading!
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