Horror movies provide a controlled environment where individuals with anxiety can confront their fears indirectly, potentially making them feel both empowered and less anxious.
Fear has historically played a vital role in human survival, alerting us to danger, but in modern times, it can become overwhelming, leading to anxiety disorders.
Psychiatrist Arash Javanbakht explains that engaging with fear through scary films or haunted environments can help differentiate between fear and anxiety and offer therapeutic benefits.
In discussing the relationship between fear and anxiety, Javanbakht highlights that while fear is often momentary and situational, anxiety can linger and become debilitating.
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