Fear of the dark, or nytophobia, is common, as a rule, among preschool children and primary school children. However, even among adults there are those who are still afraid of the dark. Such people often have sleep disturbances, they are constantly in a restless state. To overcome the fear of the dark, first of all, you need to understand the reasons for its appearance. For this, it is not necessary to go to a psychotherapist; it is quite possible to do this at home.
Instructions
Step 1
To begin with, remember when you first felt the fear of the dark, what events accompanied this. Most likely, the fear originated in childhood. Concentrate and relive the whole gamut of emotions, trying to correct them. Imagine that everything ends happily, for example, your mother comes into your room and turns on the light. By working on your fears that have lodged in your head in the past, you will stop being afraid of them in the present.
Step 2
A person trapped in a dark room may feel lonely. It is dangerous in that it can cause by its appearance the fear of the dark. To get rid of it, an adult takes more time than a child. Take on a few tricks: turn on the TV or listen to an audiobook. There will be a sense of the presence of people in the room. Over time, the feeling of loneliness will pass and it will be easier to fight the fear of the dark.
Step 3
Adults with a fear of the dark prefer to sleep with the lights on, as they find it difficult to cope with their imaginations, which are capable of painting the most eerie images and scenes in the dark. To avoid getting fabulous electricity bills, try exploring the room with the lights off: walk in all corners, make sure there is nothing that could pose a danger to you. You can follow a different path: gradually reduce the amount of light in the room, leave on, for example, only a table lamp or a night light.
