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Originally Posted by acidiccanine
I suppose that could be a possibility. If that is the case though I'm not sure what traumatic event triggered the fear in the first place.
Ever since I was 11 I was always bothered by open doors and the idea that something might come in, but its only recently that I have become legitimately afraid/paranoid of the open door its self (about a year and half ago)
I'm curious as to why it is suddenly worsening now as well
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It took me about 20 years to link some of my fears to a traumatic event. Thinking about it now, it was incredibly obvious but I'm not sure why it went over my head. But don't forget that it could also just be a legitimate phobia. I think fear can grow if you allow it to, which could be why it feels like it's worsening. Until you can see your doctor, all you can do now is reflect on the origin of it and self-soothe. Another thing you can try is distraction; focus your attention on your phone or a game while laying in bed, instead of at the door. Or how about repositioning your bed so that you face away from the door when you're lying down. I hope these are helpful...check back in with your progress if you feel comfortable. I'll be happy to hear about it!
