fear of the dark

[b12145]

almost every one has had a fear of the dark, and most have grown out of it, but I have not. i know that there is nothing to fear, but it's a subconscious fear. how do i get rid of it.

[Sunn]

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From your post it sounds as if you haven't done anything and that you are looking for people to spoon feed you ideas.

On another note it would probably help you to find out why you are scared of the dark or maybe just sleep in dark and make yourself do it. 

[Psionic]

well b12145, try using meditation.

[b12145]

well im scared of the unknown that's in the dark, and i have already tried to go in the dark for a long time. how can meditation work?

[Stookie]

When the fear comes, empty your mind. If you're not focusing on fear, it can't manifest.

[Skippy]

You could try growing accustomed to the dark. Lie in bed in the dark one night for five minutes, say, and then put a lamp on, or something, and go to sleep. Then the next night, try it for ten minutes, and then the next night for twenty minutes, and the next night, for thirty minutes. That way, you'll be easing yourself in, and hopefully, each time, you'll be more used to it and won't be so scared.

[b12145]

yeah i thought that i'll try it

[AndrewTheSinger]

I am a man who walks alone, and when I'm walking in a dark road at night, or strolling through the park...

My mother is too afraid of the dark, I am no longer afraid, your fear will pass, there are more serious stuff to be afraid of these days   

[Principle]

Think and believe in positivity, use the Energy you raise to comfort yourself.

Remember, You are created in the likeness of God. God resonates within you.
You are of the Light, Use your Energy to create a permanent Shield of Protection.

Also make sure you remove all negativity from within yourself, and your surroundings.
And I believe this Fear will come to pass gradually.

For that is what I am doing at the moment...

[SilverSlider]

What Stookie and Principle mentioned I believe "cured" me of being scared of the dark, although it was more of a realization that I was basically scaring myself. My 28 year old brother is still scared of the dark...he gets freaked out that aliens are creepin on him. We used to watch all kinds of wacky paranormal shows when we were kids which I think did both of us in.

Now when I'm alone in the dark and I feel the fear creep up on me I just ignore it. Acknowledging it makes it real. As Principle mentioned, when I'm in truly frightening situations or I just can't shake my fear I just remind myself over and over that I'm an infinite being of light and nothing can harm me.

good luck bro

edit: ooops forgot a small piece of info...

[Principle]

Since then my Fear has also come to pass as well.

Let us all remember we are Beings of Divine Light and Positivity,
Darkness, Evil and Negativity cannot consume us, or even approach us.

(Enless we believe so, therefore allowing them to do so.)

[Petal]

Try doing it gradually, like a low wattage lamp and then a hall way light and so on.

Maybe you could also spend some time trying to find out exactly WHY you fear the dark.

[erynys]

fear is only in our minds

[Principle]

Fear resides in all aspects of us, Mind, Body and Soul.