Scared of being alone at night – any tips?

Come this Friday, I will be left in the house by myself for the next month. I’m just getting over bad problems with anxiety, and am worried about nights alone. I am preparing myself by getting a load of DVDs, keeping busy as much as possible during the day, and banning the news! But I still have this annoying fear that someone will break into the house in the middle of the night and do something to me.
Anyone live alone and have feelings like this? How do you prevent it from getting to you?

Hi!

I don’t live alone but when I am home alone I get anxious just as you described. Ok. So here are some tips. Don’t think about what is going on outside – this will lead to hallucinations and you will really get paranoid. Watch a funny movie or a sitcom (Friends always does it for me). Or have a long conversation on the phone right before you sleep so that you can think about that instead of focusing on the fact that you are alone. Also, I keep my table lamp on all the time – just so I feel ok. Think of it this way – it is all psychological. Why, out of all the houses/apartments in your neighborhood would someone want to rob you specifically? Why not your neighbor or the person down the street? Put yourself in a happy zone by not thinking of it. The more you dwell on it, the more you will go deep into the though and everything that happens after that will feel real. You will think you heard a noise and panic. If you get into deep conversation with a friend or family member, or watch funny or upbeat shows, you will get your mind off the fact that you are home alone.

If you are really really terrified, get someone to move in with you for a month. A friend or family member. Or if you are will to spend some money, get an alarm system. It is well worth it because it is not expensive, you can use it all the time and if it is connected to the head office by phoneline (which it usually will be) and someone tries to break in, the cops would be at your door step faster than if you called them through the phone.

But I would suggest doing the home remedies first, before you spend any money. Good Luck and remember – it is all psychological.

I hope I have helped….

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