Want to get over fear of dark please help?

Question

My fear is started through a game with zombies in. I feel stupid because i know it's only a game and zombies aren't real but I still imagine them in the house with me when the light is off. Is there any way I can stop this?

That was really quick of people. I have tried sleeping with a tV or music and it doesn't work for me as it distracts me.

Is there anyway I could sleep without a lightthis is my aim

Answer 1

Ahhhhaha, I'm chuckling because the same thing happened to me the first time I watched Predator and the first time I saw Signs.

Leave a light on the hall or in the bathroom or put a small lamp or night light in your room. (There's no reason you have to sleep in the dark). (And remember your covers are a magical shield against all the ghoulies and things that go bump in the night ;) )

A little time will pass and the fear will go away. Be careful about what you put in your brain from now on. I know better too but sometimes I manage to convince myself there's a vampire behind a dark corner. Try to read or watch something relaxing and pleasant (especially before bed).

I hope this helps.

EDIT:
Hmmmmm, if the radio doesn't work than try playing a classical music CD softly. It's a little more soothing and relaxing than the radio.

As you put more distance between yourself and the thing that scared you then it will fade (a light will help until you feel like you don't need it anymore.)

Before laying down or turning off the lights try a little self-hypnosis. Stare at a spot on the ceiling and (or close your eyes) and visualize some place calming. Try to keep that place in your mind's eye as you turn the light off and go to sleep.

One thing that does helped me was having my dog (and after she died my cat) sleep in the room with me. Whether it's creepy crawlies, ghoulies, or burglars, I sleep easier with an animal because I know that they'll wake up if there's any disturbance and wake me up. I don't know if this is feasible in your case . (Everyone knows that dogs keep zombies away)

I'm going to repeat my advice about soothing reading before bedtime. Read until you feel like you are ready to drop off then just turn over and go to sleep.

Also, this one is out there and may exacerbate the problem so evaluate carefully if you think it would be a good idea for your situation. Watch some old school horror films. I mean movies like Predator, Alien, Nightmare on Elm Street, Wishmaster, Prophecy, etc. Do not watch any of the horror movies made in this millennium. The reason I suggest this is that in the old horror films the good guy ALWAYS wins. It doesn't matter how bad the bad guy is, the good guy wins. In the newer horror movies the bad guy usually wins. By filling your head with the notion that the good guy wins and that you can overcome any bad things that come knocking on your bedroom door.
The caveat of course is that it may make things worse if your imagination is especially vivid or if you fixate on the bad guys themselves instead of the triumph of the good guys. This tactic worked well for me, but it would be disastrous for my mom (who has a VERY vivid imagination)

Try watching some cartoons before you go to bed. If I watch a scary movie at night, or play a scary video game, then I usually watch about a half hour of cartoons before I try to sleep just to 'wash it out of my brain'

For what it's worth, I haven't been able to finish a single Silent Hill game.

Again, I hope this helps

Answer 2

There is nothing worse than getting in bed and just lying there ...thinking...and the more you think...the worse it gets. I think that's what your problem is. So, try to calm down...play music or read before hitting the sheets. When you finally get in bed think about what you'd do if zombies really did appear. You'd soon realize how silly the whole thing is and maybe you'll realize its not zombies its...whatever... that is freaking you out. Then you can deal with the real issue. Talk to your friends or your p's and if it is too overwhelming ask for some counseling at school. AND don't ever feel embarrassed by whatever it is your feeling...you'd be surprised how many people ask for help and find it too.

Answer 3

That's a really hard fear to overcome, in my opinion, but it can be done! Is this the only reason you are afraid of the dark? Why don't you use a nightlight or keep your tv or computer on during the night so you have some light? Maybe a lamp. TV works best for me because it has sound also. Good luck!

Answer 4

FIRST OFF>>> DONT PLAY THAT GAME EVER AGAIN!!! And there is nothing wrong with keeping some lights on in your house... I wouldnt worry about it too much. Take a tylenol PM and relax. I get a little freaked out when I read a good Dean Koontz book. Sometimes I cant even get off of my bed, but It goes away in a little while. Watch comedy central...JUST RELAX. Good luck

Answer 5

Dude, I'm the same way with ghosts. Sometimes I'm cool and even when i think about it I don't get scared. But other times I'll be walking to my bedroom with no lights on and power walk to my bed and get under the covers. I've never seen a ghost or anything, in fact, I used to go ghost hunting, but it still scares the hell out of me. And I'm way too old to be afraid of ghosts.

Answer 6

im still dont sleep with out a light there is no shame try thinking of yellow it allways helped me because it is so brite and happy

Answer 7

well you need to embrace this fear of the dark. the dark is know different than light, its just how are minds percieve it.