You say it sounds crzy. Does it sound crazy to you? We don't know anything except what you tell us. It wouldreally be bad if there reaqlly were someone there and you couldn't face the reality.

I think you are telling us that you are very upset and you have a pattern of fear and anxiety over thedark that is growing tothe point you worry you could be out of control. Am Iright?

Ther is so much to cover to do more than help you be calm. You know how to distract yourself, how to breathe slowly, how to keep in touch with friends?

Butthe main thing isthat something is really and actually bothering you.

This is the kind of thing that a conversation wth someone with even a little bit of experience and compassion can help.

My guesiss that if someone proved there was no man there it would not help the basic feeling, and you might find another focal point for yor feelings. At least, that is what Iwould do.

You don't need to suffer. What you have is a plenty good reason to look for help beyond what we can do for you in this format.