Fear of the dark is very common among children and you are still very young, so it is nothing unusual. You may benefit by avoiding movies/horror shows that only add to your fears and likely are playing a part in such anxiety. Going out at night in a group may gradually desensitize you to this fear.

Being alone at night sounds like it is making you more worried. When alone or ready to go to sleep, try playing a talk radio station (AM) at night very softly so you can barely hear the discussion, the voices may help you relax. The nightlights are a good idea. Other than that, don't put too much emphasis on it. As you grow older you hopefully will not be so scared of the dark.

Ummm get a night light. I guess this is normal but you need to over come it and not let it ruin your nights.

ok get 3 nightlights now use them all for one month then the next month turn one of them off and put it away the next month turn a seccond one off and put it away and on the last month turn off the last one and put it away and you should be fine

yes, it's normal. Most bad people come out of the dark to do bad things. Don't stop being afraid, little girl.

dont pay attention to this fVcktard just keep workin at it and eventually it will go away

thanks for the advice, Dr. Phil.

no problem einstien

I fear the dark as well, but that's because I was visiting a friend, she was eight and I was two, and she brought me into her room, shut the door with no lights on and made me sit in the bed, while she decided to scare the shit out of me.

But I'm not so afraid I can't function in it or have any bodily reaction, my eyes just dart around for anything approaching, and I do believe in paranormal phenomenon, so yeah, stay away from horror-movies and shit like that.

But go into your room with the dark and try to get over your phobia, by facing your fear. Remember courage is being scared shitless, but facing your fear even when you're ready to bolt.

You're not afraid to face your fear are you? You're afraid of the dark, probably will be for quite some time, but you're not afraid to face it, are you?

Good luck.

oompa loompa

dont worry everybody gets scared of the dark its totally normal

*rub tear from eye*

my friend jade is 16 and she's afraid of the dark.

something to do with zombies or something >.<
however it could very well pass, and soon.

just keep rationalizing with yourself- as in, how are you important enough of a person to be sought after? as in, why would a murderer be after you etc. just keep reminding yourself you're a nobody, nothing bad has ever happened to you in the dark, youve never bene attacked by a monster, nor has anyone in your family etc so what would make you the first person to be attacked

and also question why something is more likely to get you in the night then in the day- is there really such a difference in danger?

Oh, gag me.

(Rolls eyes)

Umm im 14...going into highschool in the fall....thats sad

I guess I'm just doing my good dead for the month but I have a few friends up sate that can help you out with your troubles. My name is Alexander but call me Lex. I am the son of a CEO of the biggest corporation in America and no matter where you live I can have jet or a chopper locate and pick you up at any time. Please feel free to reply. Best regards Lex Omen.

You aren't really afraid of the dark,you are afraid of what's in the dark. It's normal,I'm 21,and I have nightlights in 4 rooms. Considering I live with just my 2 year old, I do fear sometimes,that somebody might try to do something to me. That's why I have a stun gun under my mattress,and a 9 millimeter in my closet.

-dirt dobbler

usually things are hiding in the dark

there's nothing in the dark don't worry about it

its ok, im only scared because people have tried to break in my place at night before. Just have a flashlight, and make sure everything is locked. You are prob much safer than you think.