Love it or hate it, reality television remains a leading source of entertainment across the world.
From challenging outdoors adventures to steamy singles getaways, there is practically a reality show for every occasion.
While the plots of these shows are typically high stakes, watching them might just be a hack to reset your nervous system.
A New York-based Trauma & EMDR therapist took to Instagram to share why reality TV may actually have calming effects.
"Reality TV follows the same cycle: conflict, tension, resolution," reads the post. "Your brain knows what's coming."
"For a nervous system shaped by chaos, this predictability feels soothing."
continues: "Seeing drama outside of you can temporarily let you forget what you're personally going through. Your nervous system says: 'Good, this mess isn't mine.'"
In an article from Psychology Today, Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT, notes: "t’s all about the best and worst of human behavior; it is an observational psychology class without the lecture or exams."
Seeing stressful situations play out while you're in a controlled environment—simply observing said stress, rather than living it—may help viewers grow their personal values.
"Often reality shows cause us to reflect on what we might do in a similar situation, which can be a good exercise in values exploration." Smyth adds.
"These themes of good and bad behaviors, betrayal, competition, and connection are familiar to us; we make similar decisions every day, minus the cameras, artificial scenarios, and publicity."
Smyth continues: "It calls to us because on a very basic level, we love human drama, and we relate to tough decisions."
Other experts agree.
"Much like watching movies or true crime, reality TV is another form of escape. It allows us to envision what life would be like if we were in those situations," states Cleveland Clinic psychologist, Chivonna Childs, Ph.D., calling it "a mini vacation."
However, Childs notes the possible adverse effects of continuous reality TV consumption.
"Know your limits. If you're feeling triggered or the subject matter of the reality show becomes too heavy for you, it is time to watch something else."
Childs adds: "Reality shows can get to be too much depending on which one."
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