Hey guys,
I am 22 years old and still scared of the monster in the closet. Okay, not really. But I'm terrified to be home alone. I mean TERRIFIED. I have always been nervous about it, but I was coping. Then a year ago, three guys kicked in my front door, robbed my house and attacked me. Two months ago, in a different house, someone again tried to break in while I was there alone. Now my anxiety hits the roof any time I'm here alone. My boyfriend has gone to the gym, just for an hour, and I'm trying not to panic. I know I need to be able to deal with being here on my own. I know the house is locked up tight and I have my cell phone and ways to protect myself. But I'm so SCARED. And I also have a hard time separating rational and irrational fears...like I'm not entirely convinced the monster from Jeepers Creepers isn't watching me from the window. My boyfriend has some business trips coming up, so I NEED to be able to cope with being here alone, all night. Could someone help talk me through this if you have some time? Thanks :-(