Is It Ok to Be Scared of Watching Anime?

[Oddball]

As difficult as it is to believe, this is true about me. I suffer from PTSD, Social Anxiety, and Agoraphobia from an abusive childhood.

There are some anime out there that deals with heavy topics, of which I am afraid to watch, out of fear of reliving those horrible memories of mine.

Many people have called me cowardly for avoiding them, is this true?

[PictureGuy]

^ I hope you are getting professional help. Seriously.

[Digimon_Sommelier]

You posted this already.

[Clayton_n]

[Digimon_Sommelier]

That's freaky-deaky.

[Clayton_n]

Watching anime does send you to hell...

[Wio]

If you don't like to watch anime, you don't have to. There is no need to watch stuff that just makes you upset. I generally avoid horror, because I don't find it to be very pleasant.

You may be able to overcome your fear of anime, but what is the reason for it? Usually people who don't like anime just don't watch it. It seems like you have some desire to watch anime despite finding being disturbed by it. It might help to think about why that is.

[Digimon_Sommelier]

If you don't like to watch anime, you don't have to. There is no need to watch stuff that just makes you upset. I generally avoid horror, because I don't find it to be very pleasant.

You may be able to overcome your fear of anime, but what is the reason for it? Usually people who don't like anime just don't watch it. It seems like you have some desire to watch anime despite finding being disturbed by it. It might help to think about why that is.

I suggested this too, Wio.

[jobsonvn]

If you don't like anime then stay away from it

[Clayton_n]

Junji Ito

[reedsterling]

As difficult as it is to believe, this is true about me. I suffer from PTSD, Social Anxiety, and Agoraphobia from an abusive childhood.

There are some anime out there that deals with heavy topics, of which I am afraid to watch, out of fear of reliving those horrible memories of mine zoroto.

Many people have called me cowardly for avoiding them, is this true?

Not at all. Avoiding content that could trigger painful memories or worsen your mental health is a form of self-care, not cowardice. Prioritizing your well-being is courageous and shows strength in recognizing your limits.

[Clayton_n]

Now it is

[Digimon_Sommelier]

Now it is

If someone is scared of watching anime, providing them with explicit anime content is not considerate. They may be frightened or worse. That video wouldn't help their anxiety.

[Clayton_n]

Good thing they do not have to click it. Also you did not watch the video. It's funny, not explicit.

[Digimon_Sommelier]

The odd thumbnail threw me off.