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How can I overcome irrational fears of being out in the dark?
If you are afraid to be outside in the dark in situations where you rationally know that it is safe (enough), then it is a psychological problem. The best way to fix it is to get psychiatric treatment....
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How can I overcome irrational fears of being out in the dark?
Another thing that is very helpful is to get acquainted with the route in the daylight. Once you are running in a familiar environment, you'll no more startle at shadows, and you'll be more responsive ...
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How can I overcome irrational fears of being out in the dark?
As with a lot of other people here, I am not a professional psychologist, but I know what worked for me. When I was younger, I was terrified of the dark. How I overcame this problem was identifying ...
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How can I overcome irrational fears of being out in the dark?
I think it’s quite normal to feel at least a bit scared when running in the dark. Especially when it’s pitch-black forests with all kinds of noises and you know the closest settlement is several ...
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How can I overcome irrational fears of being out in the dark?
As a starting point, it's worth noting you're not being paranoid. Walking or running at nighttime does place you at risk of potential harm and it's advisable to take that into account when conducting ...
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How can I overcome irrational fears of being out in the dark?
I am not a psychologist or anything in that field, and I have never been afraid of the dark. Just lucky, I guess. However, I will try to be helpful.
My impression from limited reading about ...
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