The Dark

[Santiago22]

How can I get rid of my fear of the dark?

[Jimmy Page]

What is it about the dark that scare you?thats the thing to start with,im having a similar problem,except that mine is fear of mirrors

[Santiago22]

For me it just feels like someone or something is always behind me.

What can I do to get rid of this?

[Dimitri]

By exposing yourself, in incraments to dark areas over time.

[Short Circuit]

I still use a night light, try it, might work for you

[scuba steve]

For me it just feels like someone or something is always behind me.

Is it a fear of being in the dark, or a fear of sleeping in it? You could always move your bed into the corner and sleep with your back facing the walls if it makes you feel more secure.

[Syvelocin]

I have the same thing, but only because of my paranoia and hallucinations. I never really got over it exactly, but I just use calming techniques, sleep meds, and just don't open my eyes after turning of the lights, if I'm somewhere I need to sleep with the lights off at, then I can't see anything. My girlfriend doesn't mind me keeping this dim lamp on though, which keeps it just light enough so it isn't pitch black, but it isn't as concentrated as the light from a night light.