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Do you like rewatching old shows? Psychologists explain why it’s relaxing

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June 17, 2024

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Published on June 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST

From making us feel relaxed to easing symptoms of loneliness, here’s why rewatching old shows can be comforting.

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Rewatching old shows is relaxing and nostalgic. Revisiting a show you watched before is always a nice feeling. "One of the reasons we rewatch old shows and movies is because they bring back memories. These beloved classics often represent a bygone era or a special time in our lives, and rewatching them can take us back to those moments, stirring up fond memories and emotions. It's like reconnecting with old friends and reliving fond experiences," Psychologist Shaurya Gehlawat wrote. Here are some reasons why rewatching old shows makes us feel good. (Unsplash)

Published on June 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST

Rewatching old shows is comforting and nostalgic. Rewatching a show you’ve seen before is always a happy feeling. “One of the reasons we rewatch old shows and movies is that they bring back old memories. These beloved classics often reflect a bygone era or a special time in our lives, and rewatching them can take us back to those moments, evoking fond memories and emotions. It’s like reconnecting with old friends and reliving fond experiences,” wrote psychologist Shaurya Gehlawat. Here are some reasons why rewatching old shows makes us feel good. (Unsplash)

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Sometimes it can be tiring to find the right show for your taste. Watching old shows saves us from decision fatigue. (Unsplash)

Published on June 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST

Sometimes it can be tiring to find the right show for your taste. Watching old shows saves us from decision fatigue. (Unsplash)

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We can let the show run in the background, without paying close attention to the plot because we already know what happens. Sometimes, on rewatch, we might even notice something new. (Unsplash)

Published on June 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST

We can let the show play in the background, without paying close attention to the plot because we already know what happens. Sometimes, on rewatch, we might even notice something new. (Unsplash)

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Sometimes watching new shows can be mentally stressful. Rewatching old shows relieves us of the mental gymnastics and makes us feel relaxed. (Unsplash)

Published on June 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST

Sometimes watching new shows can be mentally stressful. Rewatching old shows relieves us of the mental gymnastics and makes us feel relaxed. (Unsplash)

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Rewatching old shows brings back fond memories of the old days and makes us feel nostalgic.

Published on June 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST

Rewatching old shows brings back fond memories and makes us feel nostalgic. (Unsplash)

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Some shows that we feel comfortable watching give us a sense of warmth and comfort. This reduces the feeling of loneliness. (Unsplash)

Published on June 17, 2024 06:43 PM IST

Some shows that we feel comfortable watching give us a sense of warmth and comfort. This reduces the feeling of loneliness. (Unsplash)

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