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I get jump scared by friends every day, how do I stop screaming when they scare me?

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Always be prepared. If you walk around totally oblivious, you'll just keep getting scared. Pay attention to your surroundings, and watch people's facial expressions and body language.

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I really want to watch It, but I'm afraid of clowns. Any advice?

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Every minute or so remind yourself that you're simply seeing the artfully crafted product of a talented writer's imagination.

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I am 12 and I get jump-scared at PG movies if something pops up. Like I jump-scared watching Scooby-Doo. Is that normal?

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Yes, it's a totally normal human response. Some people respond to it more dramatically than others, but there's nothing wrong with that.

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Do the same tips apply to any PG-13 movie?

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Yes. It might help to know that in PG-13 movies, the main character USUALLY doesn’t die.

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How do I deal with watching a scary, jumpy film?

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Prepare yourself. When you know that something scary is going to come up, mute the sound, because the music always adds to the scare.

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I'm debating watching my first horror movie on Halloween. Maybe Slender Man? I kind of don't want to because I want to sleep well, but I want to at the same time. What should I do?

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The best way to watch it is at a sleepover with a trusted friend that won't scare you in the real world, bonus points if he/she already saw it or isn't scared of it. Set a relaxing atmosphere in the room with plenty of light, have the pause button at hand (best for tense moments), and remember, it's a fictional story (especially Slenderman). You are never in actual danger when you watch it.

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How do you handle Five nights at Freddy’s jump scares?

Chante Farsht

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Just remember that it's not real. The more you know it is fictional and won't hurt you, the less susceptible you will be to being jump scared. Eventually, after being scared enough times you will eventually get used to it. Just watch Markiplier playing FNAF if you want an example. By the time he reaches the end of FNAF 1, he eventually becomes adjusted to the scares and doesn't flinch as often.

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Would it help to turn down the volume when you think a jump scare might occur?

Tara Burke

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Yes! Jump scares often use sound to frighten - a jarring change or loud/frightening sound. Lowering the sound will counteract this and also decrease your immersion, making it less scary.

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I like horror themes and I feel like I'm not actually scared of the scary stuff, but I jump at every single dumb jump scare scene to the point I always have to look it up first. Why? Is that normal?

Tara Burke

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Yes that’s normal - it’s often not a matter of how scary the thing is, but rather the shock and sudden shift.

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What do I do if there are any scary things running at the screen fast or any jumps are with gross creatures. Do I look down or continue watching? What if there are screeching noises that disturb me?

Abigail

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If the movie scenes are unsettling, it's okay to look away or take a break. You can try to focus on something calming and remind yourself it's just a movie. Adjusting the volume or taking a breather might help with any disturbing noises. Try concentrating on the dark rectangle around the picture. That will remind you that what you're watching is not real.

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