Dr. Thema Bryant, a psychologist, said that using true crime shows as a way to relax and fall asleep may indicate issues with processing trauma.

The psychologist suggests that finding comfort in such content could mean a familiarity with trauma and may warrant counseling as well as raises questions about one's relationship with trauma.

Dr. Bryant pointed out that if the portrayal of harm, crime, violation, and attacks is what brings solace and serenity, it could imply a certain level of familiarity with such experiences, which warrants further exploration and perhaps counseling.

Some viewers shared their reasons for watching, including seeking justice or distraction, but others agreed with the psychologist, noting that their interest in true crime diminished as they healed from their own trauma.