It was not just a child afraid of the dark. Many adults who experience it. Even research conducted by Warwick Castle, the medieval castle in Warwickshire, England, showed that 10 percent of adults in the UK (estimated at 5 million people) do not want to be left alone in the dark.
This figure was beyond conjecture Warwick, let alone 25 percent of respondents claimed to fear the dark since I was a child. As adults, they still could not sleep unless accompanied by a table lamp all night.
In fact, 60 percent of respondents admitted to not turn off the lights when out of the house for fear that when I got home later on his home was dark and silent.
The fear of this dark by psychologists often called Nyctophobia. Sometimes the disease is to master one, and made him feel weak and scared.
For some people, this fear made him feel paralyzed, and so can not enjoy activities that require him alone, walking at night, camping, or nature exploration. And, is not only experienced by women, you know.
"When you're in the dark, you can manipulate your mind," so said a spokesman from Warwick Castle. Not surprisingly, the research also seen that 20 percent of adults experiencing tremendous panic when the lights suddenly die without notice.
Sure, we could not possibly avoid the darkness, because we will see him every day. So, should anyone try to overcome this fear. Is there a way that allows us to eliminate this disease gradually?
1. FIRST logic.
Most fear is not logical, and naturally emotional. Applying the logic of the emotional issues it seems counterintuitive, but actually not.
Suppose you're lying in bed, want to go to the bathroom but was afraid to come out because there is a dark shadow in the corner. Immediately turn the bedroom light, and observe what is actually the shadow.
Once you begin to feel that fear control you, start thinking rationally to overcome fear with facts. See what's bothering you. Maybe it was just a shadow of the clothes that hung behind the door.
2. Train night vision.
When we just go from a bright room into a dark room, we certainly can not see anything. But slowly, our eyes will begin to be able to capture objects in the room.
Try to mention things that you see. By being able to describe what you see, the sense of vision this evening will increase, and fear will diminish.
3. Read the inspiring article.
Horror movie is said to frequently watched by people who are cowards. Because, so he could imagine what would happen if all the terror he experienced it.
But rather than watch or read horror novels before bed, choose an inspiring reading. Whether it's religious books, spiritual, movitasi, anything that will warm your heart. Reading it will make you relaxed and sleepy.
4. Meditation, visualization, and prayer.
Meditation before bed felt a lot of people can make the body and mind become relaxed, and help release tension and overcome fear.
Prayer also helps us feel protected from the surrounding environment, while the visualization can be a good way to prepare the mind for the morning to receive the night.
When you are sitting or lying in bed, imagine you're somewhere you want. Look at how you walk and enjoy the place.
Look at the bright sky, and feel the warmth of the sun. Then, imagine also the beauty of the sky decorated with stars and the moon at night.
5. Invite friends streets at night.
One way to overcome fear is to face it. Walking in the dark was accompanied by a few people you'll walk with confidence and courage.
No need to say much, just enjoy the sounds of nature around like crickets or gusts of wind that hit the trees. Would be perfect if the moon was full, because you will enjoy the beautiful night.
Most people are so afraid of the dark because it had experienced adverse events. If this happens to you, try to make peace with the incident. Then, apply the five steps above.
You'll feel more rational and do not limp anymore. Remember, not brave people who have no fear at all, but rather someone who could overcome her fears.
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