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Monday 2 August 2010

Girl Interrupted

Girl Interrupted was on TV earlier. That is one of my favourite films. The book is better, but I still love the film. I have it on DVD, but when films I like come on TV I always want to watch them regardless of whether I have them on DVD, or how many times I have seen them. There was something inside me telling me that it possibly wasn't a great idea as I am not feeling too good, but I couldn't resist putting it on. I watched the first 20 minutes or so, and then I had to turn it off as I was getting too upset. I don't know why really - I have seen it so many times, but when I am not feeling good I seem to be really vulnerale, and things that are upsetting, or a bit too close to home etc just make me really anxious and upset. I always used to think that I didn't find people or books or films or anything triggering, but I have realised that I do actually, quite a lot. My head feels a bit all over the place today.

6 comments:

  1. That movie always disturbs me. I think because I had a similar experience...I like to NOT think about it..EVER...

    Dana xo
    http://happinessiswithin.wordpress.com/

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  2. It's my fave film of all time but awfully triggering. Hope you're ok now. It hits close to home for me too.
    xx

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  3. (((Bippidee))) I've never seen the film, but I know what it's about and understand why it would be triggering. I hope you feel better.

    Wishing you well,
    NOS

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  4. I like that movie too, I bought it through iTunes. I can see how it can be triggering, look after yourself Bipp.

    Take care,
    Cassie x

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  5. Bizarrely, I've never actually read the book nor seen the film. I really must do so. I find such things very triggering too though, at least in a short-term short of way. I recently got hold of The Bridge, the one about suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge, and am now unhealthily obsessed with the images of the people falling into the Bay. It certainly makes me want to follow suit, though of course I know it's not a peaceful death at all...I guess I'm just agreeing with your point that you have to be careful when seeing material that can be so close to home.

    *hugs* Bip, take care of yourself. x

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  6. Thanks everyone. It is a great book Pandora - I would recommend reading it before you see the film, as there are differences, but both are very good. I remember seeing The Bridge a couple of times when it was on TV - I did find it triggering, because like you I wanted to follow suit. Thank you all for the support. x

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