I’m scared to look out a window at night.. Is there a phobia for it? What should I do?
I've been struggling with looking out of windows at night for a while now. I'm always afraid that someone will be standing outside, staring at me, or that a really scary face, like from a horror movie, will suddenly appear. The truth is, I don’t even watch horror movies! This might sound silly, but my friend mentioned a horror movie called The Woman in Black and described a scene where a character walked into a room, and there was a child in a window making a frightening face. She even imitated the face, and ever since then, I can't stop imagining it, or something else, popping up at me when I look outside.
It's gotten to the point where I can’t even approach a window to shut the blinds. Plus, there's a window in my kitchen that I have to pass by almost every night to get water. I find myself having to put my hand next to my eye to avoid looking outside at all.
I came across some discussions where people shared their fears, and I noticed that others have the same problem as me. I should feel relieved to know I'm not alone, but instead, it just freaks me out more. I’m unsure of what to do next. I'm only 14, and I'm worried that it might get worse. Is there a specific phobia for this fear? What steps can I take to manage it?
5 Answers
Feb 16, 2025
I wouldn’t worry, it’s not uncommon. Does your window face the front yard or the back, try having a light on outside if you can. If you can’t stand it just invest in some curtains. It’s kinda normal I think, but I wouldn’t worry about it. You’ll grow out of it, for a while I didn’t like walking through the house at night, mostly I was afraid of tripping but a lot of people just don’t like the dark. Your eyes can really play tricks on you at night but I wouldn’t get worried over it. In time the “phobia” should fade. I remember being afraid of things when I was younger and now I look back and can’t believe I was actually afraid or bothered by some things. I’m 25 now if that helps. From my experience in time the feelings should subside.
Well. there is nothing of that sort. Do not worry. And even if you are scared to shut the blinds, there is an option of motorized roller blinds. These are automated with a remote control..:) Hope that helps!
Dec 31, 2024
You should look outside because teres nothing there!! Unless you live in the city.. Have weapons placed around the house in case of burglars or carry a pocket nife
I was liked that for a while, I would wake up at night feeling like someone looking through my window then i would open the door. For a while I was like that, It helps to pray around ur room in house, when its like that it caused of certain ppl we connect ourselves too..
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