Hi, my name is breanne. Im 13 years old and have any drugs. But when im in the dark (compltly dark room). I start to freack out. I have done some research and think I might have Nyctonphovia. Im not really scared of the dark just what I see in the dark. I here things and see things that I know anrent really there, but it still seems real. Im alwes cold and alwes think someone is wathcing me, getting ready to attack me. I constantly think the wourld is going to end soon, or become a horrible place to live, like a liveing hell. I have never been dignosed with any disoters, expet ADHD wich I dont think has any thing to do with this. Also my mom has tooken me to the doctor because she thought I had/have OCD and Toretts (spell cheack). Okay I read onther quisetion like this but it still did not really help.
2006-08-07
04:44:57
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Opps i made mastake I HAVE NEVER TOOKED ANY DRUGS AND YEAH. SO THANK YOUR ONE PERSON FOR POINTING THAT OUT TO MY.
2006-08-07
04:54:22 ·
update #1
GO TO DR. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-07 04:49:22
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answered by bobby-bob 5
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Hi Breanne. I kind of understand how you feel. When I was about 15 I started having horrible sensations and visions when I went to bed at night. I could not distinguish them from "reality" except by the fact that what I was seeing, hearing, and feeling was not possible. I was paralyzed during the experience. I saw really terrifying things that haunted me for years. I thought I was going insane. After seeing several specialists, I was diagnosed with narcolepsy syndrome, a sleeping disorder. The "visions" were hypnagogic hallucinations caused by entering the REM stage of sleep while still awake. The paralysis was also a result of the REM state. I'm not trying to diagnose you with narcolepsy because your experiences do not match the symptoms. I just wanted to tell you that there may be a physical or neurological cause to your symptoms that can be treated successfully. Sometimes it takes the Dr.'s a while to pinpoint exactly what is going on, but you have to keep trying. I still remember the first one, who diagnosed me with post traumatic stress disorder and said I should listen to relaxation tapes. Not a bad idea, but it didn't address the real problem. Just hang in there, and remember: The monsters are not real and they cannot hurt you.
2006-08-07 05:14:49
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answered by Shanshan 2
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The fears you describe are not uncommon, and you are not alone. There is nothing wrong with keeping a night light on in your room, especially if it relieves the fear and allows you restful sleep. ADHD does indeed have alot to do with why you are experiencing these fears...hyperactivity is not just physical but mental as well. Establish a routine for thirty minutes before bedtime, do the same thing every night to establish an emotional comfort zone. Can be just sitting quietly and relaxing, or you can check under the bed, verify the window is locked, the closet is empty of monsters etc. Whatever it takes to help you relax. Take heart, you will grow out of this.
2006-08-07 04:52:12
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answered by essentiallysolo 7
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Alfred Hitchcock was afraid of the dark and such when he was a child. He purposely put himself in dark but safe places. Then, as an adult, he made himself very, very rich and famous for his knack of scaring people, usually in very dark, literally so, films.
Meanwhile the nightlight is a good idea. So is getting a small flashlight for your keychain or on a dangly bracelet. Some of them in the knick-knack stores are quite small, then put another in your purse. You might try some music, soothing music, down low but still loud enough to distract you from the common creaks and groans that punctuate the quiet your home or other buildings.
Don't talk about it much. As you grow up, there will be mean boys and men who will want to accentuate their fun by getting their jollies preying upon your pain. There will also be some girls and women who will get their jollies that way. So, don't dwell on it in conversations. As Yoda would, "That is the path to the dark side." The BDSM crowd will want to cure you and their cure is worse than the disease.
2006-08-07 05:02:58
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answered by Rabbit 7
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Dear Breanne, I'm so sorry you're going through this.. It must be terrifying!! I think the first step is to sit down and have a long conversation with your mom where you tell her all the things you mentioned here. I think you definitely need to see a counselor or therapist to help you through this. I don't think it's possible to function with this level of paranoia. Please talk to your parents and take some steps to overcome this. Also, now is a good time to start writing a daily journal. It will help you to understand your thoughts and feelings.
2006-08-07 04:52:21
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answered by schenzy 3
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Sounds to me like either you've been raised in a religious environment or somewhere along the line you've been introduced to it.
From experience I'd pray for God to send some angels to lay beside and to make all of the noises and images go away. And instantly, I felt better instantly. But, I grew up in a very relilgious environment so I have no doubt about my situation.
If you do try praying, you really have to believe that God will always protect you and be there for you. And trust me, he will.
2006-08-07 04:57:20
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answered by 81 Honda 5
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If I have got you right then I believe you are suffering from hallucinations resulting from over usage of drugs at an arly age. 13 years of age is quite young to do drugs. You need to keep away from the drugs. consult a specialist who will guide you on how to smoothly leave the habbit.
if this is not the case and you mean you are not doing drugs then I would suggest you consult your parents on some of the hereditary deeds in your family line. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED.
your question is not clear!!!
2006-08-07 05:01:42
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answered by lufualula 1
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Breanne, I think you are surrounded by some evil spirits. You need to find a great Christian church with a strong presence of the Holy Spirit.
God's word says He did "not give you a spirit of fear but of power, of love and a sound mind". Get a filling of the Holy Spirit and the evil spirits will leave. God bless you, dear.
2006-08-07 04:53:21
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answered by Patty B 1
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Don't sleep in a completely dark room. Lit some weak light bulbs when you sleep. You are still young and that is understandable. Do sports during a day and make yourself tired, you will sleep better. Many kids are afraid of darkness, don't be depressive about it.
2006-08-07 04:52:58
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answered by Krstov 3
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I don't know the answer to your question but will suggest you tell your Mom what you have said here and ask her to help you through this time. It is hard to be scared and the longer it goes on the worse it seems to get.
I'll be praying for you that the Lord God will minister his deliverance, comfort, peace and truth to you in the name of Jesus Christ.
2006-08-07 04:52:21
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answered by Noor 3
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Just b/c you haven't been diagnosed, doesn't mean that you don't have a problem. I'm no doctor, but what you're experiencing isn't normal. Psychiatrists can prescribe medications so that people w/ problems like yours can lead happier lives. Doesn't happy sound good? Try seeing a psychiatrist; it should help.
2006-08-07 04:54:00
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answered by Crystal L ™ 2
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