How do you guys handle it?

[thrash242]

I've watched hundreds of horror movies--maybe thousands. I've played every survival horror game I can get my hands on. Obviously I like horror. I seek out things that will actually creep me and or disturb me, since it doesn't happen often.

I only play for an hour or two at a time, since it does make me tense, as it should. I've never been unable to continue playing any game from being too afraid, though. I just "man up" and keep going.

The point of horror games is to make you uncomfortable and to creep you out. If you are able to relax playing it, the game fails at its purpose. I think a lot of people have misguided expectations from horror games, or something.