Ptsd And Fear Of The Dark?

[Jen93]

Thank you for this thread! I swear I thought it was just me. I hate the dark. I was at school Friday night, and looking out the window I ended up nearly crying because it was dark outside and I knew it was nighttime.

I hate going to sleep-the dark terrifies me. I often watch t.v until my eyes get heavy, then turn the t.v off, then go into my parents room and sleep there-their bathroom light is always on so that helps.

I don't think we should be ashamed of our fears though; they are legitimate and real. The fear is there for a reason, and I've found that the best way to counteract that fear is to be with people who care (or grab a stuffed animal). And realize that the dark will disappear soon-the sun will come out tomorrow as Annie always says (unless it's raining).

 

[Tanishq]

Sometimes I do get afraid of sleeping in darkness and keep turn on the dim light. That helps me to sleep without worrying. I hate darkness because when I used to see bad dreams, I often woke up and faced darkness. Sometimes I also have seen darkness in dreams. It sometimes scares me.

 

[safenow]

I don't like the dark inside my house. It reminds me of bad stuff that happened to me. Yet, if I'm outside, I love the night. Especially when I'm up on the mountain. It is very soothing for me. Only me and nature. Out there, you can always tell when things are all right. Inside, you can't tell until it's too late.

 

[maddog]

I'm not afraid of the dark per se, but I am terribly afraid of the night...

Though as Safenow says, I have a strange longing to be outside in the silent emptiness of the night, as though somehow i can hide in the endless darkness, afraid though I am.

It's strange, the legacy of horrors I often feel will never end.

Maddog

 

[Emma13]

I am terrified of the dark. Inside and outside. Most of it is outside, but there is a room at my grandmother's house where most of the abuse took place that whenever I sleep in it I have nightmares, I get panicky, and have lots of anxiety. When I am home I sleep with three stuffed animals, an extra pillow, a small LED light, and a snuggie.

 

[Jlso111187]

I absolutly CANNOT sleep in the dark. I have to have my t.v. on because not only cant I sleep in the dark but I cannot sleep in silence. I also cant sleep by the door of any room Im in I have to be the furthest from a door that I can. I also have to have the door shut even if its just me and my family in my house I cant have my bedroom door open. Windows too.

Going out in the dark is just as bad. I will not go out alone if its dark and no one is around to come with me I stay in wherever Im at. I dont think its so much the dark Im scared of I think it is what may be lerking in the dark.

 

[blessingsinc]

Not afraid of the dark, but shadows............. Used to see spirit stuff, and lots of nightmares

 

[safenow]

Used to see spirit stuff, and lots of nightmares

If you are a Christian, you can chase those away. They are afraid of Jesus Christ, so just ask Him to help you and they will leave immediately. He has power over all evil and they can't stand up when He is invited into your home and life.

Bless your heart and mind. I know how scary that can be. Nightmares suck big time. I hope you have a good trauma therapist who is teaching you how to process those and ground so you can get some rest.