By Anonymous - 21/12/2017 06:00

Today, I moved back to a small town after 4 years in the city. I was looking forward to getting away from the light pollution until I woke up in the middle of the night, peered into the pitch black void above my head, and had a panic attack. I need a night light at 23. FML
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By Anonymous - 03/01/2010 16:35 - United States

Today, I was lying in bed, staring at the ceiling with the lights off. It was 1AM, and I'd just finished watching a scary movie, so I was a little paranoid. I was about to fall asleep, when an eerie light lit the room. I jumped, got tangled in the sheets, and hit my head against the bed frame. Where'd the light come from? Not a space ship. Not someone breaking in. It was my phone. FML
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Bloo2555 22

I'm 20 and still leave the hall light on. You're not alone.

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Lobby_Bee 17

Yes, the boogey man can't see in the dark too. Leave a light on for him to find you, he will appreciate it.

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Bloo2555 22

I'm 20 and still leave the hall light on. You're not alone.

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Lobby_Bee 17

Yes, the boogey man can't see in the dark too. Leave a light on for him to find you, he will appreciate it.

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jbuckets_404 38

OP, I'm sure that you'll adjust to eventually not needing a night-light w/ time.

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julfunky 29

Another 23 year old who uses a night light. This girl doesn’t Iike to have to feel for her surroundings when she gets up to take a piss at night. No shame.

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David Horgan 8

That's different. obviously you turn a light on when you get up.......

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raven_of_azarath 34

Dolls have been a thing for thousands of years. Just saying.

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David Horgan 8

REALLY. That meme about Normandy and now is so true.

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Andi90 8

I have pretty bad anxiety (diagnosed) and I can’t stand the dark. Pitch black dark alone gives me mini panic attacks and reading your post gave me some anxiety, so I understand your plight. There’s no shame/nothing wrong with using a nightlight. I’m 31 and still use one. It might just be that you’re overwhelmed from the move and not used to your new surroundings. I’m sure you’ll adjust in time. Keep using nightlights if you need to. Nothing wrong with it.

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Sencilia101 31

OP, I'm 24 and I still use a night light. It helps me to sleep. You're not alone :)

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Migole 36

You're not alone :) When I wake up at night and cant see anything I get an adrenalinrush and sometimes even a full sized panic attack before I even have the chance to fully wake up and tell my brain that theres nothing to worry about. I just carry a small nightlight when Im sleeping somewhere else and it has never been an issue. I know multiple people who cant sleep in complete darkness either btw

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skippydoda 32

I love going to my grandparents cabin in the middle of the woods. I've always needed a light on at night. Small towns and middle of nowhere can be a little spooky at night. No shame.

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faifai_fml 21

Nightlights are super handy. They keep you from tripping over the cat when you get up to pee at 2 o'clock in the morning. Don't worry about it. Totally understandable.

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