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Triggering movies and books
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For me, it has to be "The Lovely Bones".
God, I even hate typing the words out. I just saw this movie recently, even though it came out awhile ago, and I spent the entire night curled up into the fetal position and crying.
The movie reminded me of poor Sarah, waiting in the woods in a garbage bag, for us to find her. Just like the poor girl in The Lovely Bones waited in a suitcase/box thing for someone to find her.
It was a horrible movie for me.
My bf will frequently tell me "I think you should turn the channel" whenever something comes on the tv that has anything to do with the murder, kidnapping or assault of women or children. I cannot handle that stuff.
God, I even hate typing the words out. I just saw this movie recently, even though it came out awhile ago, and I spent the entire night curled up into the fetal position and crying.
The movie reminded me of poor Sarah, waiting in the woods in a garbage bag, for us to find her. Just like the poor girl in The Lovely Bones waited in a suitcase/box thing for someone to find her.
It was a horrible movie for me.
My bf will frequently tell me "I think you should turn the channel" whenever something comes on the tv that has anything to do with the murder, kidnapping or assault of women or children. I cannot handle that stuff.
(((((Kaii)))))
How strange. I was watching The Lovely Bones on DVD at the time you posted this.
I think it's very true what freakornurture said earlier in this thread, that what's processing for some people is simply triggering or horrible for others. The film affected me very deeply, but in a good way. It helped me to better understand some of my feelings about what happened to me and begin to make peace with aspects I've been battling with. I was really moved by it.
I know we'll all react differently. I'm sorry it's so distressing for you. I think this must be a wrenching film for anyone, so I can't imagine how you must have felt to see it, given your experiences.
How strange. I was watching The Lovely Bones on DVD at the time you posted this.
I think it's very true what freakornurture said earlier in this thread, that what's processing for some people is simply triggering or horrible for others. The film affected me very deeply, but in a good way. It helped me to better understand some of my feelings about what happened to me and begin to make peace with aspects I've been battling with. I was really moved by it.
I know we'll all react differently. I'm sorry it's so distressing for you. I think this must be a wrenching film for anyone, so I can't imagine how you must have felt to see it, given your experiences.
woundedsoul
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I wanted to add triggering shows on tv, if I may.
I used watch Jane Mitchell and Nancy Grace. I absolutely cannot watch either one anymore or any show like Law and Order that might suddenly show violence of any kind. They totally trigger me and increase my anxiety and stress levels exponentially. This required an adjustment in my life and it was a major change that I had to adapt to. Sounds silly, I know, but it's true.
I used watch Jane Mitchell and Nancy Grace. I absolutely cannot watch either one anymore or any show like Law and Order that might suddenly show violence of any kind. They totally trigger me and increase my anxiety and stress levels exponentially. This required an adjustment in my life and it was a major change that I had to adapt to. Sounds silly, I know, but it's true.
ClairBear226
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Another one for "Girl with The Dragon Tatoo". Fortunately, I realized it was a big honkin' trigger just from the book (which I never finished). My husband has seen the m ovie, and tells me that even through it would be hard to see, I'd appreciate how the main charater handled herself and the situation. Not planning to find out any time soon.
Law & Order SVU is a tough one too, and Criminal Minds can be sometimes. I try to watch Criminal Minds episodes with my hubby if I can, though. Not only do I like how they de-personalize an "un sub", but I've actually learned a few things about my own situation that's been helpful. And the good guys nearly always win.
Law & Order SVU is a tough one too, and Criminal Minds can be sometimes. I try to watch Criminal Minds episodes with my hubby if I can, though. Not only do I like how they de-personalize an "un sub", but I've actually learned a few things about my own situation that's been helpful. And the good guys nearly always win.
This post is pretty old but I thought I'd start with something small while I'm here.
The movie Seven Pounds made me snap, particularly the scene where he runs to his wife after the accident, sat in my room crying for two days.
Usually blood and gore movies don't bother me but lately its been getting harder and harder to see the 'fake' in them. Special effects have been getting way to realistic.
Also a song in a certain series will trigger me, know precisely why, was a really bad day in my childhood when someone died because of me.(Babylon 5, don't remember the name of the episode though they sang it when Byron died)
The movie Seven Pounds made me snap, particularly the scene where he runs to his wife after the accident, sat in my room crying for two days.
Usually blood and gore movies don't bother me but lately its been getting harder and harder to see the 'fake' in them. Special effects have been getting way to realistic.
Also a song in a certain series will trigger me, know precisely why, was a really bad day in my childhood when someone died because of me.(Babylon 5, don't remember the name of the episode though they sang it when Byron died)
There's a TV show called "Dance Moms." I've watched it, and the only thing that kept me from puking is the fact that it's scripted. Those girls are going to be so screwed up when they're older. (I was at a dance school, and it was the trauma place.)
Mommy won't let me watch Black Swan- I've heard it's good, and I wanted to see it, but then I saw the synopsis of it and I was like "Thank you Mommy for sticking to your guns and saying I wasn't allowed to watch it!"
She also wouldn't let me watch "One flew over the Cuckoo's nest." and I haven't.
My Mommy went to the bookstore when I was about fifteen, and she picked up a book called "Flowers in the Attic" by some guy named V.C Andrews. She was all like "This is a good book I remember reading it when I was your age." I HATED it, tried to read it for Mommy, but I hated every second of it. I didn't know why when I was reading it, but now I do. BAD BAD BAD book for those with abuse and although I didn't experience this, it's a bad book for those with sexual abuse too.
Mommy won't let me watch Black Swan- I've heard it's good, and I wanted to see it, but then I saw the synopsis of it and I was like "Thank you Mommy for sticking to your guns and saying I wasn't allowed to watch it!"
She also wouldn't let me watch "One flew over the Cuckoo's nest." and I haven't.
My Mommy went to the bookstore when I was about fifteen, and she picked up a book called "Flowers in the Attic" by some guy named V.C Andrews. She was all like "This is a good book I remember reading it when I was your age." I HATED it, tried to read it for Mommy, but I hated every second of it. I didn't know why when I was reading it, but now I do. BAD BAD BAD book for those with abuse and although I didn't experience this, it's a bad book for those with sexual abuse too.
I can't watch war movies, any of them. I used to love M.A.S.H. but I don't think I could even watch that any more and it was a comedy. Pre-PTSD I loved saving private ryan. Now... there is no way in hell I could watch it, just thinking of it is messing with me. Damn, I hope this doesn't mess with me for the rest of the day... I question my decision to read this thread.
Monk. I used to love watching Monk, but it hits way too close to home for me now. I see in him many things I do now. I feel his pain very strongly as he struggles through the episode. I know it's a show, with an actor, but...
I don't read books any more. As a teen I was an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy books. I don't buy books any more because they are so expensive. When I read a book, I often read 400-600 words per min, often higher if the author doesn't use excessive made up words or use hard to pronounce words. I usually finish a book in a day or two. Then what?
Monk. I used to love watching Monk, but it hits way too close to home for me now. I see in him many things I do now. I feel his pain very strongly as he struggles through the episode. I know it's a show, with an actor, but...
I don't read books any more. As a teen I was an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy books. I don't buy books any more because they are so expensive. When I read a book, I often read 400-600 words per min, often higher if the author doesn't use excessive made up words or use hard to pronounce words. I usually finish a book in a day or two. Then what?
ericaboo
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Mommie Dearest - oops somebody already said that one - wish I never watched a bit of it!
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I started to read the hunger games and got triggered, it was a shame I brought all three of the books.
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