Ever wonder why you like to rewatch the same TV shows and movies?
Here, psychologists break down the idea of the comfort watch.
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The familiar plot points and characters feel as warm and comforting as my blanket.
Retreating back to the familiar can be a healing balm for several reasons.
The same also explains why we also just like the perceived safety of the familiar, she says.
clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences atGeorge Washington University’s School of Medicine &
For me, repeated rewatches ofNew Girlfeels like catching up with old friends.
Are there downsides to rewatching the TV shows and movies?
For me,New Girlevokes memories of family and feelings of closeness to them.
But is this behavior ever unhealthy?
It can be if we rely on the familiar to the point where we dont engage with new experiences.
Theres value in seeking out new things, whether its a new show or a more impactful life decision.
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clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences atGeorge Washington University’s School of Medicine &
