What is Nyctophobia?
Nyctophobia is an intense, irrational fear of darkness; the term “scotophobia” is also used to describe this condition. While many people are afraid of the dark, a nyctophobic has a fear which is so intense that it can cause a variety of physical symptoms in addition to general anxiety and stress. This condition can be both frustrating and crippling without being treated. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options for nyctophobia, ranging from hypnosis to talk therapy, and there is no reason to live in fear of the dark. Being afraid of darkness is nothing to be ashamed of; humans have poor night vision, and it is certainly understandable to be afraid of that which one cannot see. It is also common sense, in some cases, as learning to avoid the dark can help people avoid potentially scary situations in urban environments. However, people who experience nyctophobia are so afraid of the dark that they can become almost paralyzed by their fear, which can be very dangerous in addi
