I'm so afraid of the dark. Dear January I am not clear on how much of your fear of the dark is affecting your functioning and since how long you have been having this problem. A phobia is an irrational fear that produces a conscious avoidance of feared situation. They usually disrupt people s ability to function in life. If the phobia is related to only one situation, it is called specific phobia.
Specific phobias are common in females.
If you are getting frustrated by this problem, I would recommend that you get evaluated by a trained Mental Health Professional. Sincerely HFHS-M.D. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. All rights reserved.