5 Steps To Overcome Your Fear In the dark

 

 It was not only young children who are 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 Britain (of approximately 5 million people) do not want to be left alone in the dark.


5 Steps To Overcome Your Fear In The Dark

It was not only young children who are 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 Britain (of approximately 5 million people) do not want to be left alone in the dark.

This figure was beyond expectations Warwick, let alone 25 percent of respondents said they fear the dark since I was a child. As adults, they still could not sleep unless accompanied by a desk 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 get back home looks dark and quiet.

The fear of this dark by psychologists often called Nyctophobia. Sometimes this disease is to master one, and made him feel weak and scared.

For some people, this fear made him feel paralyzed, so no one can enjoy activities that required him alone, walking at night, camping, or nature exploration. And, this is not just 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 study looks also that 20 percent of adults experiencing tremendous panic when the lights suddenly die without warning.

Sure, we could not avoid the darkness, because we will see him every day. So, should every person trying to overcome this fear. Is there a way that allows us to eliminate this disease gradually?


1. Prioritizing logic.

Most fear is not logical, natural and emotional. Applying the logic of emotional problems apparently opposite, but it is not.

Suppose you're lying in bed, wanting to go to the bathroom but was afraid to come out because there is a dark shadow in the corner. Immediately turn on the bedroom lamp, and observe what is actually the shadow.

Once you begin to feel that fear control you, start thinking rationally by overcoming fear with the facts. See what's bothering you. Maybe it was just a shadow hanging clothes in the back 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 capture the objects in the room.

Try mentioning the objects that you see. By being able to describe what you see, the sense of vision this evening will increase, and the fear will be reduced.


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, better choose the inspirational readings. 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.

Praying also helps us feel protected from the surrounding environment, while the visualization can be a good way to prepare your mind during the morning to receive the evening.

When you sit or lie in bed, imagine you are in a place 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 beautiful sky adorned with stars and moon at night.


5. Invite a friend the night streets.

One way to overcome fear is to face it. Walking in darkness was accompanied by a few people you'll walk with confidence and daring.
No need to talk much, just enjoy the sounds of nature around like the sound of crickets or gusts of wind that hit the trees. It would be perfect if the moon is 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, the brave not the people who have no fear at all, but people who can overcome her fears.