history: I can't stand the dark. I need a light on in my room to fall asleep.  I'm am so afraid of the dark. I can't fall asleep so I have to have a light on in order to fall asleep.  Have you always had this fear of the dark Yeah ever since I was a little kid. 
current: Is there any specific reason why?
next: I've just had some bad experiences in the dark as a kid. 