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Being afraid of the dark happens to be one of the top ten phobias among adults (in a U.S. poll). Just think about how all scary movies involve being in the dark, for example "Darkness Falls." Since I can remember I have been scared of the dark. When I was younger, my parents actually had to find a house with the master bedroom across from mine rather than downstairs. They would have to lay with me until I fell asleep and if I woke up and they were gone I would throw huge fits (thinking if I was loud enough I would scare any bad things away). I don't think that there is anything wrong with being scared of the dark. As for feeling panicked, I think it may be that when you are a very visual person (I am) its hard to no longer have that sense. Its a little bit like, "people only fear what they cannot see." I've noticed when I'm in the dark it only freaks me out more to try to see and hear ect. Though I am still scared of the dark, it seems funny now. I know that my fear is irrational. But at 23 I still sleep with my living room light on and the door open. Even though I have a dog, which you would think would make me feel better. In high school, I was very rebellious, my parents took me to psychiatrist who asked my mother and I questions for about five minutes. She told him about the fits I threw when I was younger (b/c of the dark) and said I still slept with my lights dimmed (my dad had to install a dimmer). Immediately, he said I was deeply depressed and had obviously been so since the age of four! And then prescribed me zoloft which made me feel brain dead. I then went to a psychologist who diagnosed told my parents it was more "rebellion against authority." It was true and what she suggested ended all our problems. Bottom line- you are fine. Just remember- when you are scared that there is nothing in the dark that can hurt you but your fear of the dark. If you want I have a few more suggestions that have helped me deal.
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Shana, I'm not really scared of the dark but definetely of losing power or the possibility of losing power. I really freaked out during the storms this winter. Like Trish said, I am afraid of losing touch with the outside world and during a storm I always make sure my cell is fully charged and I have it nearby. Trish I am also scared that the roads may be so bad that I would not get to the hospital on time. Even though, in a year and a half I've only gone to the ER twice.
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Hi there! I one of my very first panic attacks in the dark. I'm petrified of being left in the dark with no ability to obtain light. you are not alone! I seriously thought I was completely alone in that fear (of course not including little kids) but I don't know why that happens. It is a completely physical reaction for me. One night I woke up and even before I was really aware I was awake, I had a very intense panic attack because the power had gone out overnight and I was completely engulfed in darkness. I couldn't see or hear anything (usually my electric fan would be blowing and this soothes me into sleep) My heart was racing and instantly I was bolt upright in bed in a cold sweat. I didn't even have time to register that the power was out before my panic erupted full force. I'm 18 years old and have had these reactions to the dark since I was fourteen. They came out of the blue. Very bizarre. What I've been doing to help me with them is sitting in a room at night in a chair by the light switch. I make sure no light can get into the room except by the overhead light and I flick it off and sit in the dark until the panic symptoms start to come on. then I turn it back on and observe my surroundings. I do this gradually until I can sit in the chair for 3 mintues in the dark. Its a very slow process but it seems to be helping somewhat. Ever since that night I woke up in the dark with a panic attack, I keep a flashlight by my bed and it keeps me from worrying. I know that if I wake up in the dark again, all I have to do is reach over and turn on my flashlight. Yesterday I was at work (i'm a waitress/sous chef) and I was alone in the kitchen. All of a sudden, the power went out and I was standing in the dark. I couldn't see my hand infront of my face but I didn't panic immediately like I usually do. I was lucky enough to be standing at the dishwasher and there was a flashlight attached to the wall outlet. In a few minutes I was able to turn on a flashlight and calm ensued. I was so proud to have not panicked in my few moments of complete darkness. Good luck! Jen
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Shana, It is very common in panic attack sufferers to fear the effects of weather, I know the blackouts in NY caused numerous attacks in PD sufferers, we had an Ice storm last Feb that left us in the dark for a week, its not the dark per se that is so fearful, its the feeling of not being in touch with the outside world if we need it that is so scary, with us, I know I wondered what if I have one I cant even get to the hospital as the roads were so bad, even hospitals were on generators, our phones are cordless, no power no phone, even our cell phone cant survive a week without battery charging. Its a normal fear. Trish
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Shana, Have you tried our free online Anxiety Test? If not, please look to the left of this screen under "TOOLS" and you will see "The Anxiety Test". All you have to do is click on the heading and follow the directions. Hope this helps! Melanie
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I was just wondering if anyone else is terrified of the dark? Anytime the electricity goes out I freak out bad. I have the most awful panic attacks. I even get really anxious when there is a storm coming because I am scared we will lose power. Also, does anyone else feel like they want to come out of their skin when they are panicking? Okay, thank you in advance for any advice.

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