The Ring...

Ideal Maxima · Post by **Ideal Maxima** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 9:50 am

Hey, I know "The Ring" is a pretty old movie now ( it was an old horror movie, you know, that movie where if you watch a tape you die in 7 days) but I'm still FREAKED OUT BY THAT MOVIE!

I can't even go to sleep with out leaving some light on in my room

it was more scarey the first couple of days after I watched it but that movie still scares me

I know there's no creepy little girl watching over me when I sleep but she's still there in my mind! I'm 12 as of 3 days ago so any suggestions on how to keep tat STUPID movie out of my mind?

Thanks in advance

Sean The Owner · Post by **Sean The Owner** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:21 am

so it really does kill people...by making them go insane!!! anyways just throw the movie out your window or threw our friends window and watch another movie thousands of times(youll have the other one on your mind but its the only thing i can think of)

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:24 am

[QUOTE=Darc_Elv_Nyte]<snip>
any suggestions on how to keep tat STUPID movie out of my mind?

Thanks in advance

[/QUOTE]

Not really, no

I remember having nightmares (a lot) back when I was young ... ehh .. younger - and I still do have nasty dreams occsionally... but luckily I've learned somehow to control my dreams somewhat.

For some reason when I dream, I know on some level I'm dreaming - sounds wierd I know - but this makes me able to wake on command if I'm dreaming something I don't like, and to direct the flow of a dream

My main advice would be to learn to live with it - nightmares are perfectly natural, and a part of keeping us sane, as far as I know (I'm sure CE also knows much more about this topic

)

Sean The Owner · Post by **Sean The Owner** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:26 am

[QUOTE=Xandax]

For some reason when I dream, I know on some level I'm dreaming - sounds wierd I know - but this makes me able to wake on command if I'm dreaming something I don't like, and to direct the flow of a dream

[/QUOTE]
im the same way ur not alone xandax

Ideal Maxima · Post by **Ideal Maxima** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:42 am

[QUOTE=Xandax]Not really, no

I remember having nightmares (a lot) back when I was young ... ehh .. younger - and I still do have nasty dreams occsionally... but luckily I've learned somehow to control my dreams somewhat.

For some reason when I dream, I know on some level I'm dreaming - sounds wierd I know - but this makes me able to wake on command if I'm dreaming something I don't like, and to direct the flow of a dream

My main advice would be to learn to live with it - nightmares are perfectly natural, and a part of keeping us sane, as far as I know (I'm sure CE also knows much more about this topic

)[/QUOTE]

first, i no how to control MOST of my dreams too
second, i'd be lucky enough to dream if i didnt hav so much trouble tryin to fall asleep. My dreams are fine but when i try to go to sleep it take atleest an hour or two because my Sh*t scared so my question is how do i keep the ring out of my mind?

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:44 am

I had a lot of nightmare when I was young. The first time when I saw Jurassic Park I was freaked out, and IT (best horror movie imo), scared and scarred me for years.

Like Xandax, I've learned to control my dreams. In the beginning I could wake up on command, but now I've learned to change the "situations" of my dreams. So when I dreams of, let's say IT, I'm not capable of kicking his butt.

Bring on the nightmares!!

Sytze · Post by **Sytze** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:45 am

[QUOTE=Darc_Elv_Nyte]first, i no how to control MOST of my dreams too
second, i'd be lucky enough to dream if i didnt hav so much trouble tryin to fall asleep. My dreams are fine but when i try to go to sleep it take atleest an hour or two because my Sh*t scared so my question is how do i keep the ring out of my mind?[/QUOTE]

Try falling asleep with your discman on or something like that. Music always make me think of something else.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:47 am

[QUOTE=Darc_Elv_Nyte]first, i no how to control MOST of my dreams too
second, i'd be lucky enough to dream if i didnt hav so much trouble tryin to fall asleep. My dreams are fine but when i try to go to sleep it take atleest an hour or two because my Sh*t scared so my question is how do i keep the ring out of my mind?[/QUOTE]

Well then - just lay awake until you are tired enough to fall asleep.

Go to bed a earlier then normal, and then listen to some relaxing music (classical music can do wonders) while you read something you enjoy.
Don't listen to music or read something that gets adrenalin going, though, that will only make you more awake.

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 12:04 pm

Tell your self a story in bed. Helps me sleep.

unregisturd · Post by **unregisturd** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 12:08 pm

Darc, hey, I'm 16 years old and I'm afraid of the dark.

Hehe. I saw The Village weeks ago and that wasn't even that scary, but I am still so freaked out about it. I always picture one of those red beast things standing at the end of my bed. Anyways, what I do when I got to bed is run in my room, flip my lightswitch on and wait for it to come on, (it takes a few seconds,) then I turn on another light that's over my bed, and I turn the first one off. Then I get into bed and wrap my blanket tightly around me so none of it is hanging off the bed, and it's tucked under my body so nothing can reach under my covers and grab my feet or something.

Hehe. And then I usually don't have any problems falling asleep after that, but sometimes if I'm especially scared I listen to music. That seems to help a lot.

Hehe... I have no problem admitting I'm a baby when it comes to scary things.

Brynn · Post by **Brynn** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 3:28 am

[QUOTE=Darc_Elv_Nyte]Hey, I know "The Ring" is a pretty old movie now ( it was an old horror movie, you know, that movie where if you watch a tape you die in 7 days) but I'm still FREAKED OUT BY THAT MOVIE!

I can't even go to sleep with out leaving some light on in my room

it was more scarey the first couple of days after I watched it but that movie still scares me

I know there's no creepy little girl watching over me when I sleep but she's still there in my mind! I'm 12 as of 3 days ago so any suggestions on how to keep tat STUPID movie out of my mind?

Thanks in advance

[/QUOTE]

You know what's the best weapon against fear? Laugther! Really! What scares you the most in that film? The fear that YOU will die, too? Well, how many days have gone since you saw it? More than 7, I guess.

Try to think how the thing that scares you the most could be made ridiculous. E.g. when it's dark and you can't sleep b/c the image of the girl creeping out of the TV comes to your mind, try to imagine her in a funny situation. E.g. the power goes off and she gets stuck halfway out of the TV.

It's not my idea, I have to add. I read it in a book and found it really useful! Believe me, it works

Brynn · Post by **Brynn** » Tue Sep 07, 2004 3:33 am

[QUOTE=unregisturd]Darc, hey, I'm 16 years old and I'm afraid of the dark.

Hehe. [/QUOTE]

Let me cheer you up with my favourite track's lyrics, then

Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark

I am a man who walks alone
And when I'm walking a dark road
At night or strolling through the park

When the light begins to change
I sometimes feel a little strange
A little anxious when it's dark

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have constant fear that something's always near
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have a phobia that someone's always there

Have you run your fingers down the wall
And have you felt your neck skin crawl
When you're searching for the light?
Sometimes when you're scared to take a look
At the corner of the room
You've sensed that something's watching you

Have you ever been alone at night
Thought you heard footsteps behind
And turned around and no one's there?
And as you quicken up your pace
You find it hard to look again
Because you're sure there's someone there

Watching horror films the night before
Debating witches and folklores
The unknown troubles on your mind
Maybe your mind is playing tricks
You sense, and suddenly eyes fix
On dancing shadows from behind

Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have constant fear that something's always near
Fear of the dark, fear of the dark
I have a phobia that someone's always there

When I'm walking a dark road
I am a man who walks alone

Hope you liked it

Btw, Unreg, what about your hair?

KidD01 · Post by **KidD01** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 9:58 am

Mmmm scared by the Ring aye ? How about watching Ju-on the Grudge, Ju-on the Prequel, Ju-on 2, Whispering Corridors, and The Wishing Stairs ? I believe it could takes your mind somewhere else

araknid70 · Post by **araknid70** » Sat Sep 11, 2004 11:53 pm

Well, you never know if he watched the cheesy Western Version of the ring.

How about taking a long jog before you go to bed, then have a cool shower and go to sleep? Exercise is a pretty good sedative.

tom the terribl · Post by **tom the terribl** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 12:00 am

The Ring

I'm actually to old to watch The Ring but when I'm stressed out I like to watch the movie Home Alone. If you still have problem sleeping watch what ever movie thats funny like the previous writer said. It wouldn't hurt to talk to your folks too.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 12:47 am

[QUOTE=araknid70]<snip>

How about taking a long jog before you go to bed, then have a cool shower and go to sleep? Exercise is a pretty good sedative.[/QUOTE]

Actual it isn't.
I don't know all the "technical" biology stuff, but exercising do wake you up more.

Coot · Post by **Coot** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 2:21 am

@tomtheterrible: To old to watch The Ring? It's not exactly a childeren's movie...

I was very impressed by it. One of the better movies I've seen in a long time.

The best remedy for not being able to sleep is to have a newborn in the house. After a few weeks you can sleep everywhere, at any given time.

Mccool · Post by **Mccool** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 5:39 am

The ring really confused me i didn't understand it so i got board and decided i would ply morrowind.

araknid70 · Post by **araknid70** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 10:50 am

Ah, yes, a WARM UP wakes you up, but go for a long jog, then a good cool down relaxes your muscles and helps you go to sleep.

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 10:55 am

[QUOTE=Mccool01]The ring really confused me i didn't understand it so i got board and decided i would ply morrowind.[/QUOTE]

ROFL! Funniest thing I've read all day.