Netflix: The horror series that is causing viewers insomnia, according to a study

Netflix’s new hit series, “The Watcher,” has begun to cause a increased nightmares and insomnia of users, according to a new study. The show tells the story of the Brannock family, whose peaceful life is turned upside down by a stalker. Since the series arrived on the platform, it has managed to position itself in the top ten places.

The series was released on October 13, 2022, with the interpretations of Bobby Cannavale and Naomi Watts, who play the couple Dean and Nora Brannock, who move to a dream neighborhood in order to maintain a safe life for their children. However, they begin to receive mysterious letters from a named stranger The observerterrorizing the family.

What does the study say about “The Watcher”?

Now, according to research by Happy Beds and the sleep psychologist Dr. Caterina Hall, in Somnus Therapy, the “The Watcher” series had such an effect on viewers, many of whom reported difficulty sleeping. Internet searches for insomnia remedies increased by an astonishing 567%.

All this since the launch of the show on Netflix. Hall said nightmares are commonly caused primarily by stress and horror movies are specifically designed to heighten those emotionsas in these psychological tricks they are used to create simulations of suspense and danger that cause stress and anxiety.

This results in us carrying this stress to bed with us, rendering our brains unable to relax and unwind. He also mentioned that those dealing with anxiety and trauma may experience these fears much more intensely, as the body triggers a fight-or-flight response that escalates.

In addition, feel-good hormones are released, such as dopamine and serotonin, as a counter-response to improve mood after the nerves have calmed down. According to Hall, the best ways to deal with sleep anxiety caused by scary movies include watching something quiet to relax, talking to someone after the movie, or avoiding stimulants like caffeine or sugar.

If you’ve seen ‘The Watcher’ you probably already know what we’re talking about, citing this study, and maybe it didn’t even get you to sleep. And if you haven’t seen it, we invite you to take a look at this study and see how much of this effect is true. The series positioned itself as one of the most viewed in October, so it’s not bad to check out these Halloween dates.