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How do I get over my fear of the dark??

I get scared somtimes when I am alone outside in the dark. I think it is because there are always people getting murdered and I watch alot of shows on that. Help me?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favourite answer

    how old r u? anyways just sleep with a knife or something.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I watch a TON of muder shows, too, and being in the dark is pretty scary, I must admit. I think that you should start off by being in the dark with a little flashlight and things that calm you down, like music. When you get used to that, be in the dark with friends so that way you arent alone, but you get used to the feeling of being alone in the dark. As time goes on, start getting used to the dark and try not to think so much about those murder shows! I know it can be hard cause I am addicted to shows about murder, but getting over a fear is all about conquering it. GOOD LUCK!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Have Some Faith, Seriously, I'm a Muslim and whenever I Pray and Read the Holy Quran I feel so protected. I can even dance i the dark!!

  • j'olle
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    ok firt of all stop watching so many murder shows that would help and u have-to think positive like if u believe there's a g-d so u know you'll go when ur time comes and no matter how light or dark it is not up to anyone but g-d

  • Morgan
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    haha thats like me. I am not afraid of the darkness itself, but I am afraid of the murderers that could be sneaking up behind me in the dark.

    just stay away from cop show and you'll be fine=]

  • 1 decade ago

    I watch alot of those shows too. Just remeber it happens to 1 out of like 1,000,000 people.

  • 1 decade ago

    watch this movie called " Darkness Falls " :) it seriously helps with night terrors because it has this documentary about like not to get scared of the dark :^)

  • 1 decade ago

    Stop watching scary shows you ****! Just kidding. Anywhoo, you shouldn't be afraid. Take someone else with you. Or listen to music, thats what I do.

    Rab

  • 1 decade ago

    GET A LITTLE RACE CAR NIGHT LIGHT LOL

    NOW SEE MYN

    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200807...

  • carly
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    i know! um, start being in the dark more. bring a flashlight if that helps.

  • 1 decade ago

    Have a flashlight next to you.

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