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I'm really really scared of the dark, and I'm 20. I won't go anywhere by myself at night. Even when someone is with me, I'm scared, and I hold their hand if I know them well enough.
How do I get over this fear without actually facing it? I'm too scared to face it.
Awww it's ok to be afraid of the dark it's normal. But if you really want to get over this fear, my opinion is to talk to someone who is close to you and knows you really well. Since they know you well, that person might know a way to help you get over your fear that is best for you and you don't have to face it alone. But if that doesn't work or you are not comfortable with that you can just look up ways to get over your fear, that is best for you.
There's good reason to be afraid of the dark. Evil doers are lovers of darkness because it covers their crimes and aids in their escape. Fear is a healthy thing. It helps keep us alive.
What we need to do is confront our fear and control it and use it to our advantage, instead of letting it control us!
You need to be aware of your surroundings and of the hazards in your area and take preventive measures. One helpful measure is don't go anywhere alone in the dark. Stay away from unlighted places. Carry an alarm or whistle and mace or pepper spray. Wear shoes and pants or slacks that you can run in, not high heels and a skirt.
It's nearly impossible to live a life without ever getting stuck out in the dark, but there are a lot of things you can do to enhance your safety. Talk to your girlfriends and find out what they do. Many women take karate or other self defense classes. Some take shooting lessons and get a permit and carry a firearm. Different things work for different people.
Don't live your life in fear. Take the bull by the horns and take control of your fears and your life.
Good Luck!
Don't be worried, last place a murder would hide is somewhere where he is barely visible and that you can't make out their face.