Being Alone faraday: I have a problem being alone at night stemming from a very bad experience- I get very nervous and paranoid when I am at home alone at night- I can't shower or sleep and it is worse when it is me and my daughter alone- so my question is does anyone on here have similar problems and if so do you have any good strategies for dealing? I mean, this is probably in my cards the way things look right now so any advice would be more than welcome- thanks
Re: Being Alone hr: Faraday, I am older now so I don't mind being alone as far as the safety aspect goes, but I remember a time in my early twenties when my husband left me the first time. I lived in a bad neighborhood, and I had a peeping tom and a couple times had to call the police because someone had tried to break into my home. I was terrified all the time at night. Everytime I would hear a noise outside I would panic and freeze. I am not sure what your experience was or what kind of neighborhood you live in, but I would suggest that you make your home safe with locks and make sure your windows lock. Another possibility is looking into self defense classes. See if there is anything in your area. I was to emotionally unstable at that time to leave my house so I didn't do anything except being scared. I wish I had.
I know the thing that helped me the most is finding someone who was a genuine friend to me and I would call them when I was scared. They would talk me out of it and if I was really bad they would come over. After a while I realized it is no fun being scared all the time. I hope this helps a little. I really don't have any good info to share, but I kinda know where you are coming from.
Re: Being Alone faraday: Thank you- it is very draining- and I can't afford that right now- any advice will help- and it is comforting to know I am not the only one- I don't want my daughter to see that I am scared you know?
Re: Being Alone hr: In my case part of the being scared is that my husband was my first relationship and I moved from home to him. I was never alone before to experience things. I was insecure with me and though I needed him to protect me. I finally learned that I am in control. When I learned that things started to change for the better. Faraday you will do okay. It is just going to take you some time to learn. Talk to people about this. They will understand and you are definately not alone.
Re: Being Alone faraday: Thanks so much
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