I'm 15-years-old and I'm scared of the dark, please help!

Question

Not even turning on the light helps....I need someone with me all the time when I sleep! If I don't I can't get any sleep at all. I just end up staying awake, not even closing my eyes watching out for I don't even know what. I always think someone's in my room... I don't know if this will help but I was sexually abused when I was younger and I've ptsd.

Can anybody help me, I've pulled off as many sleepovers as I could but I sleep in a room by myself. Is there anything I can do to get rid of this?

Anyway I can stop myself from being scared or having company all the time? You can laugh and make fun if you like but thanks if anyone serious helps me =) xoxox

Answer 1

i always HAVE to have a tv or a movie on when im trying to go to sleep. i dont have a tv in my room so i play movies on my computer. the only sucky thing is cuz since you fall asleep in the middle of the movie or whatever...it will be on all night.

i also have lavender scented spray that i spray on my pillow sometimes.

oh yea! and i have lots of stuffed animals that i hug at night when im trying to sleep. my fav is a white tiger cuz thats my fav animal. lol

hope i helped XD

Answer 2

You may need to seek a counslor. This may strem from the abuse. It would help to watch something inspiring before bed to change your train of thought

Answer 3

Night terrors. They suck. Every night, even if you KNOW everything

is shut, make sure you lock your window, close the curtains,

close the drapes, lock the doors that should be locked, leave your

closet open, check your closet, check your bathroom, check

your room... This will make you feel better that you know for sure.

Then quietly turn on your portable CD player that runs on AA batteries,

play your favorite CD until you feel to sleepy to listen to the third re-run, put on your best headphones, and

lie in the most comfortable position in your bed. Get the nightlight

on, and maybe add a couple more. Check the alarm system

and make sure it's on and secure. This might make you feel like

a baby, but teddy-bears really do save the day. :). Keep him

and his wife cuddled with you so that you have someone there.

Some good company with you. Leave your door open, and make

sure you have a cup of water next to you, it always makes

me feel better to drink some. It also helps to have a little soothing

sound when the CD is off. Turn a fan (ceiling fan, small portable

fan...) on and listen to it's soothing "woosh" as it makes wind.

If you don't feel warm, then just turn it to the wall.

I really hope this helps your night terrors. It did for me.  :)

Best of luck.

Answer 4

I'm 22 and sometimes get scared of the dark also.  Watching tv before I'm about to fall asleep sometimes helps keep my mind off of my fear.

Answer 5

I'm also scared to so I won't laugh, open your door at night time if your parents room is next to yours and ask them to open theirs and ask them to try to stay up as late as possible!  

Answer 6

This sounds like something you should be talking to your family doctor about.  He or she can get you a referral to a therapist if they think it's necessary.  It probably is tied to the abuse.  Did it start up recently or has this always been the case for you?

I was that way for years after having a sleepover at a cousin's home and the house burned down.  I couldn't sleep without the light in the bathroom on.  Eventually I was able to get used to the darkness again and now I sleep better when the room's dark.

Do you have a pet?  Or could you possibly get a pet like a dog or cat?  Maybe that would satisfy your need for "company" if the critter could spend the night in the room with you.

You're not alone and it's not something to be embarrassed about.

Answer 7

I totally understand your situation, I'm not here to make fun of anyone.

Check your room for that 'someone' that you think is in your room. Shut your blinds. Maybe get a cute night light that plugs in to your wall. Also tell yourself "If I didn't see it in the light, it's not their in the dark. I know this sounds childish but have a teddy bear to hug, it really helps. Just remember that you're always safe and God will protect you!

Hope I helped!*

Answer 8

Keep the lights on, close the door, get headphones and listen to your favorite music, and talk to yourself.

Remember to think about happy things such as people that love you, falling in love, friends, and nice things rather than thinking about dark thoughts.

It works for me!!~<3

Answer 9

I'm terrifyed of the dark too, I'm like the same as you!

I leave my laptop open and music on and have it face the rest of my room. x]

Answer 10

I understand this can be a difficult issue, I believe the best solution to this kind of condition is first to seek guidance conseling, possibly therapy for your PTSD, my cousins friend returned from Iraq recently with PTSD from war it was pretty brutal when the fourth of July happened, we had to stay at his house the whole time. After recieving conseling start small, put a small light in the closet and maybe another nightlight on the other side of the room, so you can see there isnt anything there. Slowley move from two lights to one, one light to a smaller, one you get it. I used to be afraid of the dark til I was 12. I started with two nightlights and now i dont need any. Another thing I reccoment is if you have any calm songs you like to put them on a CD and loop them or just play while you try to get to sleep, it seriously helped. Good Luck and hope I helped you :]

Answer 11

iam an adult with teenage kids and i still sleep with a nite-lite on.In

your case it might have a lot to do with being sexually abused. seek

professional help and ask your guardian angel and God to keep you safe  

Answer 12

I am afraid of the dark and i'm 18. sometimes i'll hear noises and freak out and lay awake scared. I can't watch movies that are even remotely scary because I won't be able to sleep.

I would see a therapist or just coach yourself to believe nothing is wrong and you will ok even if it  is dark

good luck let me know how everything goes

Answer 13

It makes sense since you were molested.

I agree that seeing a therapist would be a good idea.

I also suggest getting a dog or cat to sleep with you or at least a stuffed bear.

I also like to use a few cute night lights around my room. One of mine has a Moon & Stars on it and the moon is smiling happy and it puts me in a good mood.

Also,

Get plenty of exercise during the day.

Avoid coffee & caffeine before bed.

Avoid sugar before bed.

Avoid loud music or scary films before bed.

Journal about your feelings before bed and pray to your Higher Power or God to take your problems for you so you can sleep.

Talk to a friend about your feelings each day so you won't bottled stuff up.

Eat healthy foods, but avoid huge meals before bed.

Listen to soft music before bed.

Read some inspirational literature before bed.

Get some lavender scented pillows.

Do some deep breathing.

Do some meditation.

Answer 14

uhmm , well , im 13 &im not necessarily scared of the dark ,

but i cant sleep alone .

i usually need my younger brother or mom .

but its the fact that it's really quiet at night in my house ,

so i hear everything that goes on , like cracks &dog snoring .

but if the quietness scares yoo , play a quiet song on yoor iHome or yoor radio [if yoo have no iHome] ,&listen to it til yoo fall asleep . or yoo can have a family member stay in yoor room until yoo fall asleep , &then they can leave .

well im not so sure , if i helped or

maybe i did :O

good luuck !

Answer 15

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