This is a tough episode, friends. Kathleen says goodbye to a family member suffering from COVID-19, and the women talk about how this virus is affecting families. Then, Bethany offers some light distraction in the form of scary movies. Turns out, there’s a history of people with anxiety turning to horror films to ease their symptoms. Why does this work? Bethany brings you some theories. And a TasteBud is still dating during social distancing, and is loving it! 

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Bethany's Sources:

“When Reality is Scary Enough, These Movies are Safe Nightmares” by Erik Piepenburg https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/02/movies/scary-movies-virus.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesarts

“Why Some People With Anxiety Love Watching Horror Movies” by Caroline Bologna

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/anxiety-love-watching-horror-movies_l_5d277587e4b02a5a5d57b59e

“The Power of Horror Films As A Cure For Anxiety” by Tiffany Simone

https://medium.com/@tiffanysdillon/the-power-of-horror-films-as-cure-for-anxiety-e30830e0c2b1

“Why Some Anxious People Find Comfort in Horror Movies” by Abby Moss

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/a3wdzk/why-some-anxious-people-find-comfort-in-horror-movies