I saw it, and I think I have a mental disorder where I am emotionally impacted by war films, particularly WWII ones, and after I saw "Letters from Iwo Jima" I couldn't stop thinking about the main theme (song) and the sadness of the film. I loved it, but I have a very complex emotion attached to the movie, almost pride, some longing, but sadness overall. Is this a disorder, or a common response to graphic movies?
2007-02-18 11:47:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
A lot of people have a strong emotional reaction to a movie, a book, a work or art or a piece of music. I think that just means the people who made it did a really good job.
I cry everytime I hear the John Lennon song "Beautiful Boy." I feel silly about it but it's true.
As long as you can tell the difference between the movie and what's going on in your life; there's nothing wrong with that.
I worked in mental health for about 20 years, and I never heard of anybody being admitted to a hospital or applying for services because a certain movie affected them. I read from the DSM-IV almost everyday as part of my job. It's the main book of mental disorders used by psychiatrists and other mental health disorders and there's no such disorder like that.
2007-02-26 00:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have not seen the movie, but like you i feel very upset and take to heart all the feelings that i see. so i chose not to watch. also if i hear a song that goes straight to the heart i cry. that is not a mental disorder you just feel more then some people do. i hope you have Happy life and don't dwell on the negative because that only causes pain.
2007-02-26 02:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by batman08332 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are a compassionate person. Nothing wrong with that. I have not seen this movie, but I saw "Flags of our Fathers" last weekend and felt very emotional. It is unbelievable what some people have been through and survived.
2007-02-22 13:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you perhaps were abused a ling time ago,or you might be externalizing existing depression.its also possible you are sensitive to others pain,and also sensitive to visual stimuli.
2007-02-25 17:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by quackpotwatcher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I sent the letters
2016-03-29 01:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you are just a very empathetic person who can feel others pain.im like that too. dont worry youre fine!
2007-02-26 04:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by itsme2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no kiddo it means you have a very tender heart which is a good thing. and you are not shallow!
2007-02-25 15:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by tennessee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋