I have poor vision and suffered from migraines for many years. I also hate TV and movies.

When most people talk about TV and movies, they talk about the content. Me, they bother me because of their electronic form. I can't handle the flashing, the going-too-fast and the loud noises. (Try closing your eyes sometime while watching TV and notice the erratic blasts of light that can be seen right through your eyelids.)

Recently my husband wanted me to watch a Fred Astaire movie with him. Hardly a violent form. But I noticed after a while that I was holding my breath for long periods of time and finally letting go in long, shuddering sighs. This is a characteristic of somebody in stress. So I quit watching and told my husband to let me know if it ended happily or not.