I'm REALLY afraid of the dark. Also, an OCD thing?

Honestly, I'd recommend seeing a psychologist, or a psychiatrist, or some combination. That does sound pretty OCD to me, but I'm not a trained professional, and I honestly have no idea what kind of coping mechanisms there are.

In the meanwhile, maybe you could get a nightlight to help with the dark problem?

But, yeah, I'd go see a doctor. They'd probably have a better idea of what to do. =/

 

get after it and it will get better. good luck, soon.

 

I'm not entirely sure what to tell you. =( I can sympathize with the irrational feelings. I used to be afraid that I was going to somehow stab my dog, even when I was nowhere near a knife and would never dream of doing a bad thing to that dog. Or when someone would almost veer into me on the road, I'd imagine that they had, and I'd imagine the wreck, the doctors declaring me dead, my parents identifying me, the funeral, my mom bawling her eyes out, to the point where I'd start crying. I couldn't stop it, couldn't not think about it for whatever reason. And I really, really don't know why.

All I know is that it was harder to tell myself it was all irrational and ignore it when I was stressed. Being stressed or upset made it so much harder to control. I don't know if that's the case with you, but is there something you can do that calms you down? Music? Reading? Meditating? These are supposed to be good for relaxation, and they're pillowy and might help you sleep?

... Still. I'd see a professional about it, if it's getting to the point where you're going to damage yourself, and it's disrupting your life.

 

I'd suggest a place to startwould be going to see your family doctor, who'll most likely be able to refer you to a good psychologist or psychiatrist. Not because you're crazy, because you're not, but this does sound like something you need some professional help with, especially if it's giving you problems day-to-day like not being able to sleep. (*hug*)

 

There is medication for OCD! I have had a couple OCD children in my care and one of my daughters' friends has OCD. It can be helped. Pay a visit to your doctor and see what he/she can do for you. Not sleeping can cause more mental health issues and you don't want that!

 

OMG. dude i have the same problem about the ocd thing.
like when i can't get to sleep , i usually have my eyes open looking at the top of my bunk bed planks, and my brain says touch it and if i don't i wont fall asleep.
And also whenever i think of someone that has died for instance my father or dog, i have to pray or else they have a bad afterlife.
This is really irritating.

BTW: im also 14

 

perhaps its common among teens? I mean, My fear of the dark works like this: If I've seen a scary image,when I walk by darkness,my brain projects the image like its real..usually to the effect of them lurking behind me. does yours work that way as well?
Also, The OCD thing too. For example... Ill see a line, and I'll have to run it perfectly or...lets say, that I wont do well in a concert. Is yours also similar? Im 15, so still young! :b

 

I had OCD when I did the tapping, and thinking "my family will be safe if I do this" as I grew up I thought.. "Er.. what!?" And stopped doing it :lol:.

As for the afraid of the dark, yeah I used to watch horror movies all the time when I was a kid and that got me terrified of the dark, but I faced the fear and now I'm all good!

But theres a current fear I can't seem to beat ¬_¬

 

hmm? which one? 0,0