Why is it I can only face my fears while standing in daylight?

Question

I came across a photograph that terrified me so drastically last night, I actually put my hands up to cover the computer screen. I then backed out of the site and couldn't return to look at until this morning.


This is not some minor childhood fear, this felt like terror sinking into my bones. I could even feel a slight case of nausea building inside of me.

I've noticed that only two things help cure this occasional and overwhelming sense of horror. One is daylight...when I stand in daylight it seems as though I have just enough courage to face my fears. As if God himself is standing there, protecting me.

The other is companionship. When I'm in the presence of friends and loved ones my mind takes on a "strength in numbers" type mentality leading to more pseudo-bravery.

But once the suns sets and I'm alone again...that sense of foreboding sets in. Can someone elaborate on this please?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:DianeArbusAperture.jpg

This is the link to the photo

Answer 1

You are afraid of the dark. What we can't see, we are afraid of. I can not go to sleep without my night light turned on. The ability to percieve light around us makes us more comfortable to the situation. For example, you are afraid to go into a dark alley at night but in the evening you go there and find out it is just an alley. But you didn't go there because you were scared. I think you are suffering from what is called Achluophobia, fear of darkness. You have went quite far into the stage of achluophobia, that's why you put hands over your eyes because the subjects in the picture were wearing dark colors. Also if you watch too many scary movies, this could lead to this phobia too. I suggest you schedule a meeting with a pyschologist. Until then, ask your friends to spend time with you or go out to dine but be sure to come home before it gets too dark. Also keep the rooms or your house suffiecently lighted until you can consult a psychologist.

Answer 2

I think you are watching to much Lord of the Rings and scary movies. Light means brightness of spirit and darkness for me means rest, peace and going to sleep.

I see every color of the Universe as positive and does not believe or think in grey days when raining, as some people do. Put color to your life and stop nonsense.

If you have psycho problems, go to a Health-Mental Professional and tell him your situation because it is not a problem. The problem lies in yourself.

Answer 3

What in your past has made you fear what what you cannot see? That is a question you might want to check out.

Or like most people we do have some fear of dark places or things to some extent. Another thing to check on.

Hang in there and hope you can face your fear. (No pun intended.)

Answer 4

that is a creepy pic, creepy twins like in The Shining. darkenss makes my imagination run wild and eventually i get scared.
i love scary movies though.....
keep a little light on................

Answer 5

Good question...