I am afraid of being home alone!?!


Question: I am afraid of being home alone!!?
Even though is is somewhat normal for my age ( teenager ) to be afraid of some things, i feel like i am on a whole different level!. i won't sleep in my room unless the curtains are closed, my dog sleeps on my bed where i can feel her, and the hallway light is on!. I am afraid to open the curtains because some stalker ( i saw "the strangers" and "promnight" ) might be there!. it is the same thing when i am brushing my teeth!. i won't look out the window and my dog has to be there with me! what is going on!?!?!? do i need a doctor or something like that!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
I would see a doctor/phsychiatrist/therapist!. That could indicate that you either have social anxiety disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder!. It's okay though, I was diagnosed with both and I was the same way, but worse! I couldn't sleep with any body parts hanging off of my bed because I was afraid a moster would drag me under and eat me, of chop of my body part! I was also afraid of ghosts, monsters, demons, evil spirits, and robbers in my bedroom at night! I take Zoloft 150 milligrams now and it works great!Www@Answer-Health@Com

You said it! It is normal! My nearly 18 year old is exactly the same!

You will be fine - distract yourself when you're feeling like this because the more you focus on your fear the more nervous you will become!. My tip is this: Laugh at yourself! Put music on or the telly!.

Best wishes

StarWww@Answer-Health@Com

hun, i was just like u wen i saw jurrassic park i thought i kept seein dinosaurs shadows it was just trees my sis saw that movie had to sleep in my room for a month dont seee horror
it will go away ur fearWww@Answer-Health@Com

trust me i know horror movies can affect people for a little while, but wat ur explaining is something much more deeper!.
i suggest u go see a psychologist!. u could use their help and u'll feel so much more releaved!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

What you are feeling is pretty normal!. But if the horror flicks are effecting you this way maybe just stirring clear of them would be best!. Your mind is too sensitive to watch them cause of the after thought!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You need to chill and stop watching horror movies!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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