My daughter is 2.5 years old and has recently become afraid of the dark. And it is not just at my house, but all of our relatives homes too. I try to reassure her, but I myself (at age 25) am still afraid of the dark. I have been ever since I can remember. I would hear and see aweful things. My daughters problem is now extending over to general fear. Now even if the light is on she will not enter or walk near certain places. She starts hyperventalating and screaming if I try to bring her near a place she doesn't want to be. She is really starting to scare me and I don't know what to do. She won't even sleep in her own room...she wakes up every night crying even though I leave a night light for her. I feel helpless because I can't even help myself with this problem. What can I do?
2006-10-10 04:51:26 · 11 answers · asked by Danielle 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
my suggestion is to leave a light on for reassurance... for now... make a game out of it before bed... what is she scared of... ask her... if it's things that go bump in the night play some soft music. if it's things under the bed do a spot check under the bed .. but make it fun. closet same idea... it is hard being young... reassure her you are there for her.. many hugs and kisses and as they ... whoever they are say this too shall pass... good luck : )
2006-10-10 04:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by A W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe you can reverse the situation ?first it has to be something great like apuppy or something shell remember? tell her you got asurprise for her and show her adarkroom apuppy would be great as she would here the dog and then the lights will go on and there the dog and the next time something else do this until she thinks behind the dark theres something great?IT HAS TO WORK ? after awile when not afraid go back to normal the first time you do this has to be perfect dont give her achance to be afraid turn the light on when yousee fear.each time she sees dark rooms shell think theres a prize waiting in can and will work if you get it right the first time you mite get a second chance if you need it make noice and interesting in dark so she forgets the dark and wants to see the prize.?let me no if this works if not welltrysomething else?let her heargood noises in dark so ahe forgets dark and wants thenoise?
2006-10-10 05:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big problem indeed. It is like people who suffer from clautrophobia. IT is in the mind and you can do very little about it. If you can afford it take her to a psy or a kid doctor but personally I would talk to her about that in order to bring her to be more aware of her condition and make her realize that she might overcome it on her own even if she is only 2.5 years old. Talk to her as if she was an adult.
2006-10-10 04:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was very afraid of the dark too. Of course she is getting signals from you. I bought a little book called God is with you. It talked about how God was with you in the rain. The sunshine, at the park. in he kitchen and in the DARK. We would read it and talk about it every night until she became unafraid. If you can't find the book or one like it. Make one with pictures. Good luck!
2006-10-10 05:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Bible stories to her, telling her God is caring for her all the time even mother is not around. Ask her to pray to God when she is afraid.
In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicide attempt.)
2006-10-10 05:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a clasiic example of 'Family horrors'..Your fear has manifested itself in ur daughter.Please remember that she is too young to form any general impressions of her own yet..She is just repeating what she saw her mother do.Reassuring her will only do good if u first take a step to beat ur fears.
2006-10-10 05:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by ofdm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think this article is written just for you :)
Its title is: Overcoming Fear Of The Dark
http://rabahqial.blogspot.com/2006/10/overcoming-fear-of-dark.html
2006-10-10 05:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by care! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally , all of your fears will transfer to your child .
The only way is to consult a psycologist .
Plz don't ignore .
2006-10-10 05:10:59 · answer #8 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh wow i used to have the same problem i went to see a therepist and it helped you should try it it really helped me i hope everything works out for you
2006-10-10 04:57:14 · answer #9 · answered by kill_me_not_realli_2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get he a night light one that is not too dark or too bright. or even one with her favorite cartoon character
2006-10-10 04:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by God Is Love 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋