I'm gonna be honest! I'm am actually afraid of the dark. But I do not know why. Are our fears trying to remind us something from the past, or to warn us. anyone out their pls help me solve this.
2007-03-12 01:53:21 · 8 answers · asked by hidden- R 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Fear of the dark is one of the most normal,healthy, primal fears.
It is based on the subconscious assumption that we are more vulnerable when we can't see clearly.
However as I understand, with you this fear is above the reasonable level.
It could be that you had an experience when you were very little, which you may not remember, but which is still working on your subconscious mind when darkness is involved.
But know this: all fear is derived from the fear of the unknown and therefore is easily conquered.
So, in order to free yourself, you must confront your fear - little by little at first gradually increasing the time you spend in a dark places until one day the fear would be gone and a pleasant feeling of accomplishment would replace it.
2007-03-12 02:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by Leopold 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you probably feel more vulnerable in the dark, and therefore, are afraid. most situations relating to fear involve not being in control. if you can't control the situation, it's hard for you to relax. I'm not afraid of the dark, but I don't like sleeping in a completely dark room. Don't worry about it. Sleep with a light on somewhere. Who says you have to overcome all your fears to live? As long as it's situational, (you're not in complete darkness) you shouldn't have a problem.
2007-03-12 02:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by wayouthere 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was always afraid of the dark....don't remember anything happening to make me that way. I use to let my imagination run away in the dark it gets esier as you get older. You are not alone many people are like this. Just tell yourself you are imagining things and it's just you.
2007-03-12 02:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by holly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will overcome your fear of dark.I feared dark some years ago but naturally overcame it.It has nothin to do with past nor future.Just relax.You are fine.
2007-03-12 01:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by Sheeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fear could be something left over from your childhood.
the best way to overcome a fear is to face it.
face your fears and stop being afraid of things...unless it is a harmful fear...like hugging a grizzly bear or something like that, lol.
face em and get over em
be cool...
2007-03-12 02:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by CC Babydoll 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
many people are afraid of the dark, this fear goes away with passage of time.
it absolutely normal. dont worry, unless it comes in between your daily routine.
2007-03-12 02:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by Abhijit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old are you .. ? You`ll get over that fear. I was scared of it too.
2007-03-12 02:02:14 · answer #7 · answered by Maya.. 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh come on every one is afraid of one or the other ...i am afraid of all insects ....u will overcome it at one stage..
2007-03-12 02:01:42 · answer #8 · answered by ashley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋