[summerblueskies]

Does anyone else here have a fear of the dark as an adult? I was scared of the dark as a kid and for some reason just never grew out of it. It peaked in my high school years but luckily it has improved since then. I am able to drive at night now luckily and can be in a dark room for a few mins, at my house. I am going to therapy soon and plan to resolve this issue once and for all! I do also sleep with a night light and I get panic attacks during a thunderstorm if I think the electricity might go out. I would feel much better knowing I am not the only one who has an irrational phobia!

[Travelinglady]

Hi, summerblueskies, and welcome to Psych Central! Maybe someone will come along before too long who has dealt with this issue as an adult. I am glad you are going to get therapy for it.

[StressedMess]

I am utterly terrified of butterflies, to the endless amusement of friends and family. I understand irrational fear. Good wishes for your experience in therapy!

[summerblueskies]

Originally Posted by StressedMess

I am utterly terrified of butterflies, to the endless amusement of friends and family. I understand irrational fear. Good wishes for your experience in therapy!

Its hard when family isnt supportive! Thank you

[summerblueskies]

Originally Posted by Travelinglady

Hi, summerblueskies, and welcome to Psych Central! Maybe someone will come along before too long who has dealt with this issue as an adult. I am glad you are going to get therapy for it.

Thank you! Photography is my passion but I hate being in the darkroom where photos are developed, its basically a room lit only with very dim red lights. So I want to be able to take photo classes without fear.

[thelostone]

I have been afraid of the dark all my life. hubby lets me sleep with a light on.

[summerblueskies]

Originally Posted by thelostone

I have been afraid of the dark all my life. hubby lets me sleep with a light on.

Same here. My boyfriend has gotten used to me having a nightlight.