I can't relax before bedtime?!

I can't relax before bedtime?

I can't relax before bed time. I'm 17 and like, I'm scared of the dark and junk. lol...I get stressed out before bed and I think it gives me nightmares. What can I do to just relax?

Find something nice and meditating that calms your mind before you go to bed. It's OK to leave a light on in your room, too if you're scared of the dark. But my trick is go for a nightly walk just before i go to bed. If you have a pool, do a couple of laps. Just find something that calms the mind. Another thing i do is listen to soft music at night, like instrumental music from Final Fantasy, or even the Goo Goo dolls. This may not be exact for you, but if you find something that calms yourself, jump on it.