my sister called me today and told me that she was awake all last night because her small lamp that she has by her bed went out during the night . she is 27 years old and afraid of the dark . i am starting to really worry about her and think this might be a big phobia? what can i say to her to make her feel better?
2006-09-18 18:04:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
it seems people do not know how to read a question correctly anymore :)
i said how can i HELP her?
2006-09-19 15:22:45 · update #1
same thing i tell my girlfriend who has the same fear. "the dark cant hurt you its okay. The only ting about the dark that is bad is you might not see your cat and step on his/her tail. Dark is just like light. Its dark inside your body all the time and nothing bad happens in there so why would something bad happen out of it." i usualy end with a kiss and i say "i love you baby" but you may want to just stick to "i love you sis" hope she gets over this fear of the dark sux.
2006-09-18 18:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chronological age is not a good measurement of maturity/mental age. She may be 27 of age chronologically, but in this fear, she's still a child. This fear has followed her throughout the years ever since she was a child. So, to cure her of her fear, a qualified person has to help her find the cause for her fear.
Once the cause is identified, the right solution can be found.
2006-09-19 01:25:00 · answer #2 · answered by G.T. L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im 27 and have niggly little fears as well. Its normal for anyone of any age to have 1 or more fear's. As long as that fear does not overrule or lead your life. If you think this fear of your sister's is so disturbing send her to a doctor so that they can refer her to a phobia specialist. You alone cant help her.
2006-09-19 01:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im 28 and have to have a night light oh well I still have my teddy bear from when I was seven. I dont like the dark either... If you r so concerned then send her to a doctor if not let it rest.
2006-09-19 01:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by GRISSIOM PURE GENIUS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your sister that everyone has fears, some people fear spiders, flying, heights, water, clowns, even Superman had kryptonite. As long as the fear doesn't consume her and affect her daily living, she'll be fine.
2006-09-19 01:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Duckjuice3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might be afraid of being alone not the dark.
2006-09-19 01:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by elong 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. There is no way to work against a phobia
2006-09-19 01:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
HELLO. ANYONE HOME??? Buy her some spare lightbulbs (put in nightstand drawer) and a great dane for protection.
2006-09-19 10:13:53 · answer #8 · answered by Rocky99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cousin is 27 and she still picks her nose. We are all kind of weird in our own way and that is OKAY. Like Popeye said: I yam what I yam.
2006-09-19 01:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by cedar 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe try getting her into some sort of therapy or for fun, go see a hypnotist. she wont even know they rid her of her fear till you tell her.
2006-09-19 01:06:48 · answer #10 · answered by J R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋