Why does it have to affect reading and entertainment?? ... Is there any way to stop it?

Im becoming increasingly sensitive to tv series and books, watching them overwhelms me to the point of anxiety and tears - Its Draining.
Spoilers help ease the reaction but it still lingers.

It's to the point I find myself only watching HGTV and Food Channel because I'm such a crybaby!!!

I can't accompany others as they watch their tv because I'm totally overreacting...