random thought after a thriller — a universal, proven solution against negative feelings (fear, anger, etc.) is to decouple the mind from its current occupation and imagine witnessing yourself wavering and scowling from above, whereupon you’ll likely find that meatbag’s uneasiness absurd and comical, which fears fear and angers anger, thus Q.E.D. (love swimming b/c it’s the easiest to practice in water.)