Does anyone else here feel extremely paranoid after watching this show?

[Goofyman]

I don't know, maybe it's just me, but everytime I watch Unsolved Mysteries, I have a really hard time not looking back at my mirror and door to make sure someone isn't standing there. Since I'm home-alone most of the day everyday except weekends, I have a terribly hard time using my PC since it is turned away from my door and window.

Is this just an extreme paranoia I have? I constantly think that the murdered people, missing people, or wanted people will appear at my door and kill me.

Argh, the troubles of loving a show that terrifies you to no end.

[Kemistry]

I used to get that way when I was younger, I was scared ****less, but it dosen't other me anymore except if I watch some creepy segments late at night in which case I do get a little spooked but you didn't hear that from me..

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by Goofyman

I don't know, maybe it's just me, but everytime I watch Unsolved Mysteries, I have a really hard time not looking back at my mirror and door to make sure someone isn't standing there. Since I'm home-alone most of the day everyday except weekends, I have a terribly hard time using my PC since it is turned away from my door and window.

Is this just an extreme paranoia I have? I constantly think that the murdered people, missing people, or wanted people will appear at my door and kill me.

Argh, the troubles of loving a show that terrifies you to no end.

I used to be the same way Goofyman! Although, like EOF said, it was worse when I was younger, and it is worse when I watch it late at night! Sometimes it still hits me at random times though! Like when I am walking my dog late at night, I think "in one of these cars that drive by could be a psycho killer who might abduct me." or "someone could just drive by and shoot me, and then my case could be on Unsolved Mysteries!" (This was when Robert Stack was still alive , and they had new episodes on Lifetime.) And then with the mirror thing, I watched the Bell case on EOF's site the other day, and later when I was too combing my hair in the mirror, I was afraid someone would come up behind me like Bell did that lady! (And the case happened where I live)

So, yeah, I can totally relate!
But the thing is, I love getting the crap scared out of me!

[Goofyman]

The main issue I have is that I randomly think about how a missing person might just walk in and murder me. Or a wanted person. It's just a late-night paranoia combined with the strain of being tired.

[U.M. Fanatic]

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

I used to be the same way Goofyman! Although, like EOF said, it was worse when I was younger, and it is worse when I watch it late at night! Sometimes it still hits me at random times though! Like when I am walking my dog late at night, I think "in one of these cars that drive by could be a psycho killer who might abduct me." or "someone could just drive by and shoot me, and then my case could be on Unsolved Mysteries!" (This was when Robert Stack was still alive , and they had new episodes on Lifetime.) And then with the mirror thing, I watched the Bell case on EOF's site the other day, and later when I was too combing my hair in the mirror, I was afraid someone would come up behind me like Bell did that lady! (And the case happened where I live)

So, yeah, I can totally relate!
But the thing is, I love getting the crap scared out of me!

I can relate to walking dogs late at night. Like I've mentioned before, I dont watch this show late at night, because of its effect on me. The route I take my dogs on passes by some pretty big wooded areas and you cant help but think, this is exactly what so and so was doing before they got abducted, etc.


I've always been slightly paranoid about things anyway, but watching Unsolved Mysteries definitely kicks it up a notch.

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by U.M. Fanatic

I've always been slightly paranoid about things anyway, but watching Unsolved Mysteries definitely kicks it up a notch.

Oh I am so with you there!

And Goofyman, I have that same fear. I like to watch Unsolved Mysteries at night, because I love getting a good spook. Anyway, when I walk to the bathroom or come down to get a glass of water, I am always afraid someone will be down there waiting for me!

[U.M. Fanatic]

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Oh I am so with you there!

And Goofyman, I have that same fear. I like to watch Unsolved Mysteries at night, because I love getting a good spook. Anyway, when I walk to the bathroom or come down to get a glass of water, I am always afraid someone will be down there waiting for me!

I think we finally need to start a support group for people who watch Unsolved Mysteries!

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by U.M. Fanatic

I think we finally need to start a support group for people who watch Unsolved Mysteries!

[Opal]

Like others, it was worse when I was younger.
I remember Lifetime used to air UM really late at night a few years back, and I was terrified after watching the show! I couldn’t fall asleep. The segment that really had me was the one about the crazy man that got picked up in the truck, and then he somehow found the driver’s house and murdered the mother.

I thought some psycho would break into my house and murder me in bed! And I remember hearing weird sounds outside my window that night, too!



Some Advice:

NEVER Watch UM at Night!

[Gizmo1]

Yes I have to check the entire house during commericals when I'm alone in the house..I get myself all hyped up!! LoL.

[Gizmo1]

Originally Posted by Opal

Some Advice:

NEVER Watch UM at Night!

Yup, I learned that the hard way!

[Pitooey]

Don't feel too bad. I have to literally pump myself up to watch this show.

This show spooks me all the time........

The after effects are quite startling.......

I can't sleep........

I think of the characters......

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by Opal

Like others, it was worse when I was younger.
I remember Lifetime used to air UM really late at night a few years back, and I was terrified after watching the show! I couldn’t fall asleep. The segment that really had me was the one about the crazy man that got picked up in the truck, and then he somehow found the driver’s house and murdered the mother.

I thought some psycho would break into my house and murder me in bed! And I remember hearing weird sounds outside my window that night, too!



Some Advice:

NEVER Watch UM at Night!

I loved it when they aired it at night a few years back! I'd look forward to going to bed and getting the crap scared out of me! I too wasn't able to sleep after watching, and many times didn't get any sleep at all!

By the way, the story about the crazy man that got picked up in the truck, and then the driver’s house and murdered the mother....freaks me out sooo much!!!

And, I LOVE watching UM late at night! I am actually going to do it tonight!

[Tuesday Weld]

When I first started watching "Unsolved Mysteries", Robert Stack's voice and the music creeped me out, to where I couldn't watch it for a while.

[U.M. Fanatic]

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

I loved it when they aired it at night a few years back! I'd look forward to going to bed and getting the crap scared out of me! I too wasn't able to sleep after watching, and many times didn't get any sleep at all!

By the way, the story about the crazy man that got picked up in the truck, and then the driver’s house and murdered the mother....freaks me out sooo much!!!

And, I LOVE watching UM late at night! I am actually going to do it tonight!

The one about the hitchhiker freaks me out too!


You read my mind about watching it at night, I probably will too.