Is it normal for an adult to be afraid in the dark?

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The post title pretty much sums it up. When the lights are off at night I'm scared. Much worse if I'm alone but still bad, can be very bad to the point I worry about my heart if I've just seen a scary movie or something. So what am I afraid of? Yes, monsters, & yes I say it while laughing because I know that's stupid, & yes I still watch such movies because I like them & I know that's pretend. But part of my mind and body doesn't behave as if I know. Il get kind of an intrusive thought of something that's imaginarily there and its so vivid and real in my imagination my brain has a whole fear and belief response even though I know its ok and I should go to sleep (like now at 4:45 a.m. that I'm typing this ) is this at all the norm for any of you or anyone non medicated that you know?

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  • gummy_jr
    10 years ago

    When I take out the trash at night I run like hell.

    I don't want Jeepers Creepers to swoop down and get me or aliens to abduct me.

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    • Tommythecat.
      10 years ago

      Where'd you get those peepers....

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    • Agirlsbestfriend.
      10 years ago

      black people are the most dangerous at night.

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    • RoseIsabella
      10 years ago

      I know dat's right, dem Jeepers Creepers be feedin' on yo fear an takin' folks eyeballs.

      Ain't nobody got time for dat!

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      • gummy_jr
        10 years ago

        Lol we also have mountain lions roaming around here so that's a more rational thing to be afraid of.

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        • RoseIsabella
          10 years ago

          Cougars are awesome and beautiful but deadly.

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          • gummy_jr
            10 years ago

            The older women or the animal? :P

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            • RoseIsabella
              10 years ago

              The animal.

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        • familyguy63
          10 years ago

          I knew you was from around here!!!!:) But it's not any animal you need fear my friend . It's the idiots walking on two legs!!!!

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  • thegypsysailor
    10 years ago

    You have every right to be afraid; there are horrible creatures that live in the dark!
    That's why I live on a boat; even zombies can't get out to hurt me. I am safe from all those creatures that infest the dark ashore.
    But you are in mortal danger and you must not fall asleep EVER. Quickly, buy a boat and move aboard; it is your only hope!

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    • Mister_Nobody
      10 years ago

      You may be safe from zombies and boogeymen, but being dragged down into the abyss by a sea monster is in my opinion a more terrible fate.

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      • thegypsysailor
        10 years ago

        If you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares into you. We have an understanding; if I can trust it to keep it's part of the bargain.

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    • MasterOfWaffles
      10 years ago

      If you sleep, Freddy Krueger can kill you. No matter where you are.

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      • thegypsysailor
        10 years ago

        Can Freddy swim? In salt water? Wouldn't he attract a lot of sharks because he smells of blood?
        Aha, I knew it, I am safe from him, too.

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        • TheAnarkyOfLife
          9 years ago

          Man your lucky

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        • MasterOfWaffles
          10 years ago

          Seas are easier to cross in dreams.

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  • Aliceee93
    10 years ago

    Nothing is going to hurt you.....

    BOOOOO!

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    • MasterOfWaffles
      10 years ago

      Except for the balor hiding under your bed.

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      • Aliceee93
        10 years ago

        I'm not scared :P

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  • Blue_Velvet
    10 years ago

    I suggest you take a break from watching horror movies if they keep you up at nights.

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  • (s)aint
    10 years ago

    I'm scared if I'm indoors or around houses when it's dark.

    But I can take long walks in the middle of the night out on the streets without bothering about it.

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  • footprints
    10 years ago

    I don't think it's common, but there's nothing wrong with it

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