Fear of the dark can arise during childhood. People affected by this phobia fear the unknown and what may be lurking in the darkness. However, this fear can be dealt with.
Necessary
- - torch;
- - lighter;
- - candle;
- - paper;
- - pencil;
- - blindfold.
Instructions
Step 1
Consider how you might have developed a fear of the dark. Perhaps as a child, you were punished by being locked in a dark room, or frightened by the darkness. Understanding where your fear comes from will help you deal with it.
Step 2
Use auto-training to combat your fear. Encourage yourself that darkness is not a danger to you. Think that the haze is not dangerous for you. Think about how things and places look in daylight and focus on the fact that their essence does not change after dark.
Step 3
Cheer up. If you need to go through a dark section of the road or premises, remember some anecdote, go a song, silently or aloud, read poetry. When you don't have the strength to be brave, try to appear brave. Sometimes bravado can help lift your spirits.
Step 4
Try to get used to the dark. Walk with your eyes closed during the day. After a few of these workouts, you will no longer feel defenseless in front of the dark. Over time, you will become more comfortable without light.
Step 5
Carry a flashlight with you. It will help dispel the darkness and ease your fear. If there is no flashlight, use the light from a lighter flame or the light in your mobile phone
Step 6
Try to get rid of your fear through visualization. Draw monsters that can lurk in the dark in a cartoon style. Make the monsters look funny and then tear up the drawing.
Step 7
Try to face your fear more often to relieve your phobia. Gradually dim the lights, sit with only one lit candle with the lights off.
Step 8
Get used to the dark. Do not sleep with your night light or TV on. Draw curtains or blindfolds tightly, extinguish any light sources. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to overcome your fear of the dark.
