are YOU AFRAID of the DARK?
it so Happens that you can not sleep. If this fails, then you have a nightmare or you Wake up from the slightest noise. You are afraid to go out into the corridor without light. Maybe you have the feeling that in the dark someone is.
Need to investigate that (kind of experience, unconscious fantasy, a memory, supplanted by a traumatic situation, the split-off feelings), immersed in darkness.
the Darkness is only a container for your fear.
Because you are not afraid of the dark, and the fact - that in the dark.
All these reasons it is better to make out with a psychologist because of psychological defense is incredibly strong, and that would be to get in touch with emotions, to understand the causes – you need to feel safe. With the psychologist it is possible.
But you can spend independent study to help yourself deal with fear:
Write down on paper your feelings, when you are trying to sleep, sensations in the body. For example, it can be suspense, horror, fear.
When the fear begins to emerge: in the evening before bed (because the alarm can be raised and before), or as soon as turn off the lights?
If you except the apartment was empty during the day - would you be scared?
Write down all your thoughts and feelings that come up before bed and in the dark. For example, do you really want to sleep - but like to be on the alert, because you do not feel safe in the dark. You can feel desperate. Strong concern. Or numbness.
Then describe what you fear. Who are you afraid of the dark? What it can do? What is this fear. What size, color. Where you feel it in your body. Or maybe he was on some distance from you. Can try to draw it. Ask him: what do you want from me? And how the answer will come, to give fear in the imagination of what he wants. You can send that fear energy the safety, security and relaxation. Try. And share what you get. I will give you recommendations, if necessary.
PS: also I will be glad to help you in individual consultations. Together is always easier and more effective to cope with fears.Emotional freedom technique, which I use in my work helps to raise to the surface feelings and deal with them in the most efficient and safe way for you. Because of the fears is always stressful. And the feeling of security and the ability to relax is the key to your mental and physical health.
With faith in your success,
Irina Potemkina
Analytical psychologist and practices TPP