Why am aIso scared of the dark?

I have my cousin with the same problem. She also needs a light, whether, its a tiny light in her room. If she is sleeping and all of a sudden, the light is turned off then she wakes up by herself screaming and breathing heavily. This is I guess, pshycic problem and you must consult a Psychiatrist.

Most people who are scared of the dark are really scared of the unknown or what they can't see. In reality, you have no problems with the dark itself, but what it may be hiding.

I am scared of the dark, too, and I have no idea why. I watched lots of scary movies when I was a kid, but I don't know if that is what caused it. I think I just get scared easily. I don't know any causes as to why it happens, though.