hey folks! I hope you’re well, and having good weeks
I’m so sorry to actually ask this - it’s pretty minor in the scheme of things - but I am sort of desperate to watch the new 28 years later film (apparently a very intense, brutal, frightening, lots of jumpscares, type-film) but I was worried about the effect watching something so intense could have on a newly-diagnosed MS body. could watching something so full on in cinema bring on another relapse? I’m pretty sure it could irritate symptoms, but that I can live with…
I’m sorry to ask such a question given it’s no-one’s highest MS concern, but I’m very torn. any thoughts appreciated!
Well, James, it might take your mind off your troubles for a bit. I can think of nicer ways of doing that and so I’m sure can you, but whatever floats your boat.
Hi James, I’m no expert but I kind of doubt that a few hours with a scary film is going to cause any problems. Things to be careful about are more like sustained and real anxiety at work, money problems, problems with relationships etc, things that are real threats.
Interestingly one of the effects of MS can be pseudobulbar effect where the person with MS can find themselves laughing or crying quite out of context. I don’t think I have this but these days I often find myself crying at happy or sad parts of films and tv programmes. Weird!
I don’t imagine doing something that you used to enjoy like that could do you much harm mate. Give it a whirl if you’re happy to. If you feel like you need to - you can always ditch it before the end.
My senses have been effected and seem to be overloaded easy so, I wouldn’t try the cinema now. Hopefully that’s not an issue for you and, you manage to go and enjoy something that you’ve been looking forward to.
thank you for this - it is the more serious, sustained anxiety that you mention (in my case, a far-too prolonged stay in an unpleasant housing situation) that I suspect triggered the MS. if two hours of intensity are more agreeable, as I suspected, then I’m very happy
and funnily enough the pseudobulbar effect is something I believe I experience, albeit mildly. I love to laugh, weeping less so
thank you jon - much appreciated. I figured I could watch through my fingers, if necessary. I’m sorry to hear about your own experiences, and I hope you could perhaps find a way to catch something in the cinema soon
The baddies won’t be able to jump out of the screen at you, so go for it!
For something gentler, try the Avatar series. The first 2 are available to stream on Disney+ and the 3rd one is in cinemas now (came out before Christmas). For a truly immersive experience, watch it on a big screen in 3D. 3h17m of complete escapism!
never let logical thinking get in the way of a good panic! my dad is actually a huge avatar fan - seen each one in cinemas. I’m yet to see the appeal, but that penny may well drop.
for anyone invested in this micro-drama, I saw it this morning. it was unsurprisingly brutal, but I enjoyed it. and it did actually make for quite an interesting MS exercise in terms of keeping nerves and anxiety under control, and studying the effect of such intensity on symptoms; albeit minor. you start to feel like your own guinea pig
@jamesdjgale your phrase 'never let logical thinking get in the way way of a good panic’ made me chuckle, partly at least because I can very much relate!
Just watched this 3 days ago, I’ve watched the previous films in the series and I think it’s not as jumpy as the others (28 days later and 28 Weeks later) Maybe I’m immune from watching jumpy films since I started watching them aged 11/12 (or maybe younger) watching hammer films with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Jaws, The Shining, Aliens, Ghostbusters(the original) Gremlins and Tremors have made me jump but I can honestly say that these have had no impact on my MS. But if you’re still worried try things like Marvellous with Toby Jones currently on Prime (lovely true story film) or United with David Tennent (very moving true story on BBC IPlayer) two easily missed films that deserve to have more viewers.
I’m off now watch something trashy (not reality shows) maybe a whodunnit!
I did actually see it (twice!) and loved every minute. it was intense but I’m also of the mind symptoms could be aggravated by films, but relapses are more likely to come from intense periods of real stress…
the iron maiden scene at the end had me grinning like an idiot but I love them all. some great films there, too: the shining, alien, ghostbusters!
my gentle watch is gone fishing with bob mortimer and paul whitehouse. the perfect comfort viewing, I think
