more of a light-hearted post, and i’m genuinely just curious. but i’m sorry if this type of post isn’t allowed! 

so i have generalized anxiety disorder, ocd, and adhd. i have the most sensitive startle reflex (like i’ll be facing a wall and someone will start speaking from behind me and i’ll jump). 

but i LOVE being scared! i have attended universal halloween horror nights for the past 6 or 7 years and while yes, sometimes it does make me feel like i’m going to pass out and i can feel my heartbeat in my throat, i go back every year! i’ve been so scared in those mazes that i’ve screamed so hard my stomach hurts and i’ve fallen on the floor and run into walls. the only way my startle reflex is dampened is if i have a little alcohol in my system lol. 

i unintentionally scream during jumpscares in horror movies (i really try not to because i know it can get annoying). but horror is still one of my favorite genres!! 

everyone who knows me knows i have a heightened/exaggerated startle reflex (i’m assuming this can be attributed to my anxiety), and they always wonder why i still love horror. and i honestly cannot answer that question. 

but i’m wondering if anyone else is like this?? curious to know how common this is!