Is it normal to be this scared of the dark?

I can't sleep if it's dark. I literally sit in my bed hugging a blanket for hours. Even when the lights are on, I don't like sleeping alone at night. And I'm 18.

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  • donotmockme

    You're too old for this. I can't even comprehend how you could be afraid of the dark..it's kinda childish no offense.

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  • Bluedinodaisies

    Do you do this every night? If so then you may want see if anyone can help you. I'm scared of the dark still also and I'm 18 but to be honest, I sleep with a night light still.lol.

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  • thewolverine

    There really is nothing to fear but fear itself

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  • DemonofEmpire

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adap4rzlM2I

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  • TheArBuilder

    You might have a phobia. It's not not-normal, but your reaction is just a little worrying..

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  • howlsilver

    Nyctophobia is a severe fear of darkness. You might be thinking of something that might happen when its dark. Im afraid of the dark too. I always need a small light or a lamp shade to at least give some comfort for my eye. I cant stand darkness, it makes me feel dark and makes me overthink some things that I should not.

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    • green_boogers

      But the darkness is your friend because you can hide in the shadows where nobody can see you.

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    • howlsilver

      I mean it makes me feel blind not dark....

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  • RoseIsabella

    Did something traumatic happen to you in the dark?

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  • Tenderlovin

    Eh, who am I to judge. If you like the lights on then that's your preference, it doesn't matter if it's what's normal or not.

    I have a hard time sleeping in my apartment if my roommates are gone, some people are just comforted when others are around.

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  • gummy_jr

    I don't like the dark either /: one night there was a power out and when I woke up I thought I went blind.

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