Using a flashlight. If there is one thing that videogames and movies have taught me, its that any time you need to use a flashlight, something is probably going to try and kill you.
This is kinda random, but I've come downstairs a few times at like 1AM to get something to drink, and found the TV on, but nothing playing--it's just black. It creeps the heck out of me because as I go to turn it off, I just feel like some freaky thing is going to appear on screen and come out at me.
Also, I have a similar fear of the dark, sometimes to the point of near panic attacks. If I'm with anyone, or if somebody's nearby, I don't get scared at all; but the moment they leave, I have to really work to control my imagination. I keep telling myself I'm making it up, but that only works some of the time.
I find myself to have a strange fear of the dark too. Most of the time I'm okay, but every once in a while my imagination gets the best of me and I'll find myself scrambling to turn on the light above my head.
Quote:* When young family members start joking about sex and older family members can hear the conversation. I get heart palpitations about this, seriously, it's not cool. * People poking around my bedroom, probably because I'm afraid they'll find something they shouldn't... :eek:
I'd say those too.
Thunderstorms are another. Only if they're severe though, and I've been getting better anyway.
Last night at 4am a large cockroach landed on my forehead just above the left eye, while I was drifting in and out of conciousness (light sleep).[sick] I've never woken up so fast before!