Go to Bed After Watching a Horror Movie

Did you watch a scary horror movie like Nightmare on Elm Street or The Ring? And now it's bedtime and you don't want those lights to go off? If this is your pesky problem, this article will help you in no time!

Steps

  1. Acknowledge the type of movie you watched. Was it a zombie movie? Ghost movie? Serial killer movie? Think of what type of creep(s) the movie revolved around.
  2. Lock on to your creep and tell yourself over and over it's not real. Whether or not you believe the creep is real, assure yourself that it is either not real, or, if you are a very strong believer, that he/she has no reason to come scare (or kill) you.
  3. Don't focus on your scary ghost or zombie. Think of nicer things! Think of fluffy bunnies hopping around in fields, or hugging your best friend, even driving around in that dream car you've wanted since you were little.
  4. Refuse to let your imagination run wild. Many people who are petrified of creeps convince themselves in their mind that creep will show up in their closet or doorway. They spook themselves, almost like self-torture. If you begin to think, "Oh, no, Freddy Krueger (for example) is going to come through my closet and kill me," cut off the thought immediately and think of something else.
  5. Distract yourself. Watch your favorite TV show, read jokes, play games, click around on your laptop. After an hour or so you will feel tired and will have completely forgotten or become less afraid of your creep.
  6. Walk around your house in the dark. Face your fears and inspect every nook and cranny of your home. Yes, even that spooky old broom closet. Open the door and be brave! Once you have found your creep is nowhere in the house, check and make sure all doors are locked and go to bed peacefully.
  7. Take a relaxing shower or bath unless the movie has anything to do with a pool, shower, lake, pond, sea, river, or anything to do with water (aka the shower scene from Psycho). Don't do this if there is any scary scene that involves water, unless that scene wasn't scary for you.
  8. Read a relaxing, boring book,like your mom's old novel or an encyclopedia.
  9. Lay down in your bed in a comfortable position, make sure you have enough pillows and blankets, and adjust the temperatures and lights until you're comfortable. Try not to leave the lights on, because it encourages paranoia.
  10. Think about happy or boring things that happened during your day or the week before and think about the book you just read. Try to explain the book to yourself in your head, not out loud. Or read a happy and pleasant book.
  11. Listen to relaxing or upbeat music unless, music keeps you up. Note: If you are very scared, you might want to listen to music anyway.
  12. Turn your TV on and watch your favorite TV show. (e.g., SpongeBob, Regular Show). Another option is to think about something you really want like a new phone, video games, or your birthday.

Tips

  • Watch a comedy after that movie so it takes your mind off it.
  • Try sleeping with a beloved pet or toy. Knowing it's by your side will make you feel more protected. Plus, a cat or dog can alert you of something amiss, should anything peculiar happen.
  • If you are sleeping and you feel cold, that encourages nightmares to happen. But don't go to sleep sweating either, because you could wake up smelly and gross and sometimes the heat gives you nightmares! Just go to sleep feeling comfortably warm.
  • Talking to someone is a good idea so you don't think you're alone in the world. If you share quarters with a family member or friend that you trust will understand what you're feeling, ask for a hug! You might even want to tell them about your fear.
  • Sleep in the same room as someone.
  • Try to remember what you had to eat every day for the past week. Your head will struggle to get round it, and it will take your mind off the movie. Or, if you don't like this example, use a brainteaser of your own.
  • Encourage the "filmer-survival" theory: Watching a movie in third person identifies that the film must have been fake because the camera man survived and made this movie. Films like "found-footage" are scary but silly because one could make fun of how people reacted during the film vs. how you'd react.
  • Don't think about anything in the movie,relax think good thoughts.
  • Try to focus on one topic while you're trying to fall asleep; don't think about a lot of things. Other movies or books are good choices.
  • Listening to a soothing song while you fall asleep will calm you down and gives you a peace that you need.
  • Close your closet doors if it bothers you. It will give the illusion that something inside cannot get out, or something outside can't get in.
  • Lock the doors and windows.
  • Get a hunting or watching cat or dog to protect you of scary thoughts unless you're afraid of one of those animals. If an animal sleeping on your bed makes your sleep uncomfortable, buy a pet bed.
  • Tell your self to quit being a pansies-wansie. Daring yourself and telling yourself you're a wimp if you can't be brave will make you more determined to be more courageous.
  • If you watched horror clips on YouTube, for example, watch them over again (maybe with the lights on) and think about how they did it. It's all actors so don't worry about it.
  • Meditating mostly will help you fall asleep, but you must do it properly for it to work. Plus, don't fall asleep while' meditating if you take a martial art, it's disrespectful.
  • Make sure that you are comfortable with your environment, because if you are not it could trigger some fears. Like say that it is your first time sleeping over at a friends house- make sure that you are preoccupied so you won't be as scared.
  • Take some deep breaths! In scary or anxiety inducing situations you often forget to breath properly and instead take shallow, quick breaths. In severe cases this could cause you to hyperventilate. Sit in a comfortable position (with your head between your legs if you feel lightheaded or nauseous) and focus completely on breathing deeply. Breath in through your nose and out through your nose, filling your lungs and holding it in for a moment. Letting it out with a sigh can also help relieve tension. You will find that this will take the edge off your spooks with little effort.
  • Go on the Internet and watch the horror film again however behind the scenes and this will encourage your mind to believe it is fake.
  • Try reading a book after watching a horror movie to distract yourself. Reading will also calm you for sleep.
  • Listening to a nice, calm song or a funny video. They can take your mind right off the horror movie. Or you can focus on something exciting that is coming towards you.
  • Try to imagine how the movie was made. First imagine the actors getting they're zombie/monster makeup and costumes on. Then think about them getting into position on the set or green screen. Next, imagine the director telling all the actors where to stand and what to say, as well as making slight adjustments to the script.

This will help you keep perspective that it's just a movie/TV show.

  • Sometimes it can be helpful to slowly and calmly (so you don't knock things over or make sudden noises yourself) walk trough the room and talk to objects or things. Talk out loud (not tóó loud) and name what you are doing and where you are going. Not only makes this feel you more secure, it also calms you down. For example, when you have to walk trough the bathroom, towards the bedroom, you say; 'Well, I think I can put this light out. Nobody will need that anymore, hm?' and turn the light off. Talk like you're the one in charge, like a teacher in school. Then say; 'And I think it's time for bed, I am excited to read my book.." before you walk towards your bed. Remember that you're talking to yourself/objects and not any creature (because they do nót exist.)
  • Another version of the above, will be to pretend that you're caring for someone else. By taking the role of leader, you automatically feel stronger. You can do the same thing, but instead say; 'Shhh...the neighbour is sleeping!' once a loud car drives by. Focus your attention on the neighbour, like you want to make sure he/she isn't disturbed by the noises. This'll replace your feeling of 'I need to protect myself' to 'I hope the neighbour sleeps well.'

Warnings

  • Don't try to hard to think of anything, just relax, nothing bad is going to happen to you.
  • Don't sleep with a knife or gun. No matter how severe your case of paranoia is, nothing will show up so there is no reason to sleep with a weapon. You could cut or shoot yourself in your sleep, or worse, kill yourself without even knowing it.
  • If the movie is really scary, it might give you nightmares for the next week or two. It's probably best you wait to see it when you get a little older.
  • Never, ever, ever try to talk to your creep. This will make you either angry or even more scared. It will make you think your creep is actually in the house!
  • Don't ever try to shoot or kill your creep. It will drive you crazy and make you think that creeps are real.

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