I'm a 29 yr old female, married, and have two children. Yet, I am terrified of the dark and being home alone. For as long as I can remember darkness has petrified me and I can't enter a room that's dark, or even look into one. When I'm home alone, no matter the time of day, I get so scared that something is following me, in the house, or about to get me. I jump at every noise and will often just stand in the middle of the room looking back and forth quickly, so nothing can sneak up on me. I'm tired of being so scared and it's hard to comfort a child who's scared when you get just as scared as them.
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posted by Sweetmag
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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I haven't driven a car in 15 years, and I'm about to get behind the wheel on Saturday. Help me prepare to get on the road again!
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on Jan 11, 2012 -
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I have found the root of (what is becoming a debilitating) phobia, now what do I do to get rid of phobia completely?
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posted by Faintdreams
on May 24, 2011 -
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Reducing panic/phobias before surgery to remove a kidney stone. Snowwwflakes inside.
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posted by KogeLiz
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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How do I overcome my fear of being yelled at, and getting all disregulated when I do get yelled at?
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posted by ShadePlant
on Nov 12, 2010 -
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Recently I got a dog. He's doing great, I'm doing great, it's been nearly 3 months since I got him from the shelter. Problem: He's meeting my brother and his kids, in a few weeks (family reunion weekend), and my brother has a strong fear, maybe even a phobia of dogs. What can I do to put him at ease, navigate the situation and help everyone get through this unscathed?
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posted by Elfasi
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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What should I know (I'm arachnophobic) about the fauna of South America before taking my first trip to the continent?
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posted by barbudo
on Feb 21, 2010 -
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A few weeks ago, an oncoming tanker truck ran me off the road on a curvy two-lane highway. I (barely) managed to avoid a collision or rollover but did clip a mailbox. Now whenever I drive the roads in this rural area, I'm constantly worried that oncoming cars are going to veer into my lane.
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posted by balls
on Nov 24, 2009 -
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i said yes to playing a gig in a week and a half, and now i don't know what to do. the last time i played was two years ago! i'm so nervous just even thinking about it...
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posted by sardonicsmile
on Feb 9, 2009 -
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My previously relatively benign aversion to dogs has become cripplingly intense in the last few months, to the point that I can't make it to my house's front door without being accompanied.
I'm living in Indonesia, and don't know enough of the language to express my absolute, mortal terror or where to find English-language psychological help. I really need some help here: how can I go home at night?
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posted by mdonley
on Sep 1, 2006 -
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