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What will happen when I don't sit comfortably while watching a scary movie?

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You will be uncomfortable and maybe a bit agitated. Depending on who you are, this could distract you from the movie.

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What if I don't like scary movies, but I bought tickets to impress a girl I like?

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If you don't like the movie, or if you're scared, distract yourself. Think about something else, or watch your girl watch the movie. Don't make it obvious, watch her out of the corner of your eye. If she gets scared, put your arm around her!

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What if it's a short scary video?

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Watch it on a small screen, possibly with a friend. Watch it during the day, and afterwards, take your mind off of it by doing something else.

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What can I do if it's a scary play?

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Remind yourself that it's only a play. It can't harm you. You are safe. If you are still scared just remember that that's okay and there's nothing wrong with being scared.

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How do you sleep at night without thinking about the movie if you watch it right before you go to bed?

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What I do is imagine something funny or something I like. If this doesn't work, you could keep on a nightlight and put on a white noise, such as a fan. The white noise will block out any creaks in the floorboards, and the nightlight helps you to see that there is nothing scary in your room.

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What if I can't think of anything funny or good because everything is scary about my day?

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You will be fine. The movie is for entertainment purposes so nothing will harm you.

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How do I know if something is based on a true story or not?

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Some movies will say this, often to make it scarier, and just remember that it’s often blown out of proportion or incredibly unlikely. Most scary movies are not based on a true story.

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What should I do if I still think about the scary movie at night?

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Try to put it out of your mind. Playing music in the background might help you relax and help you think of something else.

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What if I am very scared?

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Just don't watch it.

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Is it okay if I watch the movie alone?

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Sure, but there won't be anyone to comfort you (or scare you again)!

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What if I've asked my parents to see a therapist but they won't listen?

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Talk to a school counselor about what you're going through. If that doesn't help, or if the situation is serious, ask the counselor for help talking to your parents about seeing a therapist.

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What should I do if I am in a boarding house and I can't call anyone to be with me during the movie?

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Ask someone at the boarding house to be with you during the movie and hold their hand. If that's not an option, and you think you'll be really scared, don't watch the movie!

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What can I do if the girl whom I'm watching the movie with passes out and starts crying?

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Reassure her that she is safe and it's only a movie. Nothing in it is real and it won't hurt her. Hold her close until she stops crying or is close to calming down. You might want to put on another movie instead.

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