Were you afraid of the dark as a child?
By Wise Ghost
@WiseGhots (14607)
February 24, 2019 11:47am CST
I remember when I was a child, the dark was a constant enemy. I hated having to sleep in the dark and I had to be "forced" (in a good way, of course 
) by my parents to overcome that problem.
Over time, everything was resolving, but I remember that I was very afraid of possible monsters under my bed or that shadows on the wall, haha.
) by my parents to overcome that problem.
Over time, everything was resolving, but I remember that I was very afraid of possible monsters under my bed or that shadows on the wall, haha.15 people like this
19 responses
@sabtraversa (12832)
• Italy
24 Feb 19
I was afraid of shadows, but I can't say the same about the dark itself. 
Actually, I didn't like when there was soft light in my room because it would create the dreaded shadows.
I didn't fear any monster because the blankets would keep me safe, obviously. 
Actually, I didn't like when there was soft light in my room because it would create the dreaded shadows.
I didn't fear any monster because the blankets would keep me safe, obviously. 3 people like this
@nonersays (3329)
• United States
24 Feb 19
Actually I'm afraid of the dark as an ADULT. I was terrified as a child. My kids both of night lights. My oldest is more afraid than my youngest so he leaves an actual lamp on not just a night light.
Oddly enough, despite still being afraid of the dark I cannot sleep with a light in the room. I even cover up the alarm clock so the glowing numbers wont bother me as much.
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@nonersays (3329)
• United States
24 Feb 19
@WiseGhots Yep. I get creeped out in the dark. I don't like putting my feet on the floor in the dark. I REFUSE to look out an open window in the dark. I won't look in a mirror or blank tv or any other reflective surface in the dark. The adult part of me knows there is nothing there in the dark that isn't there in the light, but still have that primal fear once the lights go out.
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@ShyBear88 (59273)
• Sterling, Virginia
25 Feb 19
I’m still scared of the dark. I don’t mine now but back when I was little very scared and had to have a night light and leave the door open as I got older I got braver with it. Now I sleep in the dark but if my husband is gone I sleep our bathroom light on.
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@ShyBear88 (59273)
• Sterling, Virginia
26 Feb 19
@WiseGhots it’s not funny! I get scared of the dark, being along and then anxiety kicks in when all of those things add up. Then more so when I know I’m home with just kids I can protect them all by myself if something happens. There is 1 of me and 3 of them.
I have more anxiety as a parent of my kids and water then I do the dark. I got to do what I have to keep to keep me relax.
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@WiseGhots (14607)
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26 Feb 19
@ShyBear88 I said that because it was a real situation that many people face sometimes. I mean, most of us can relate ourselves with them very easy.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
24 Feb 19
I was at one time but it was because of a horror film I watched with my older sister and the thing was under the furniture.
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@WiseGhots (14607)
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24 Feb 19
I can't remember what my main reason was... But the dark was a creppy thing to me in a part of my childhood.
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@amitkokiladitya (171938)
• Agra, India
25 Feb 19
Yes..I was. I guess everyone child has these fears which fade away with time..
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@amitkokiladitya (171938)
• Agra, India
26 Feb 19
@WiseGhots I hope you are no longer afraid
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
26 Feb 19
If I remember correctly, not from the darkness, how much of it is 'something' under the bed. And he'll catch my foot if I get to get out of bed 
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@WiseGhots (14607)
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26 Feb 19
@LowRiderX That would be great if them don't turn out against us.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
26 Feb 19
@WiseGhots Yeah, since I was a kid, I had a vivid imagination
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@wolfgirl569 (94747)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Feb 19
I dont remember ever being afraid of the dark. I love it.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Feb 19
For awhile I think....but I like sleeping with a night light even still
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@MainerMikeBrown (1373)
• Bridgton, Maine
24 Feb 19
I was fortunate as a child by not having a real fear of the dark.
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@1creekgirl (40396)
• United States
16 Apr 19
I was a little afraid of the dark as a child. When I was around ten, my bedroom was the only one upstairs. During the daytime, I loved it, but for some reason at night, it seemed very scary, so I usually slept downstairs with my little sister!
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 19
I honestly don't remember. I like the dark as an adult.
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@Hannihar (129371)
• Israel
22 Apr 19
@WiseGhots
I do not remember ghosts in the closet or underneath my bed. I do not remember if had nightmares and afraid of rthe dark as a child.
