Nov 9, 2023 · The first thing to know is that if being home alone brings fear, you’re not alone in this. But why do some people feel like this? And what can be done to manage this fear of being home alone? One explanation is that you have anxiety or a phobia.

I jokingly call it "homophobia" (the fear of homes or being home alone) to my roommates. I say this because when I lived in an apartment, I felt more at ease; for some reason being able to …

The anxiety I felt earlier on (in my 20's) of living alone stemmed from being indoctrinated with fear tactics, expectations, and the stigma (many people associate) of people who live alone. Often, …

I personally don't have this fear but constantly hear noises when I'm home alone and get terrified. The only advice I have is if you have a pet, hug them or walk around your house/home and …

Dec 29, 2023 · I would like to share some little hacks I do when I am home alone working and randomly getting scared of getting mugged in my own house. These helped trick my brain for some time, just until I felt...

Fear of Being Alone. Dear Dr. Expert, I am so embarrassed – I’m 15 years old and I’m still scared to be at home alone! I keep worrying that someone is going to break into the house – I hear …

Sep 3, 2011 · In psychotherapy, therapists repeatedly hear patients say, "I don't want to be alone. I am afraid." So how can aloneness be a rare gift and a cushy benefit to you? It can be your …

Jan 14, 2025 · For some, this manifests as isolation and further withdrawal. For others, it may look like being around people but never feeling truly connected. Self-esteem plays a key role here, …

May 27, 2020 · Why ‘being alone’ feels scary? There’s either a long and exhausting or a very simple answer to this. I’ll go for the simple one for now and reserve the complex one next time.

Oct 13, 2022 · How to help overcome the fear of living alone, or autophobia. Whether you have a fear or phobia of being alone or are just worried about loneliness, there are ways to overcome …

The fear of being home alone is called ‘monophobia’. It’s a very real fear that includes anxiety around being apart from a particular person or being alone at home temporarily or living …

Jan 16, 2024 · Once I was alone watching TV and the door behind me closed AND locked. If you’re home alone right now, you probably shouldn’t read these stories from Ask Reddit. 1. …

The worst thing you can do is avoid being home alone because it makes you anxious. That just feeds your fear that you can’t handle it and it will snowball and get harder. Try to accept that …

Jan 8, 2025 · But we live in a sideways world, where easy home entertainment, oversharing online, and stunted social skills spark a strangely popular response: I’m alone, anxious, and …

Apr 27, 2020 · Here are some of the best submissions that sound like they've been taken straight from the plot of a horror movie. 1. This alarming phone call: When I was 11 years old, I was …

1 day ago · Maybe you sit down on the couch and start to scroll on social media. A friend texts you to cancel the dinner you planned, and a part of you is relieved, happy even. Now you can …

Jan 27, 2021 · This week, Reddit user u/ThePastelShadow asked, "What is the the scariest thing that you have ever encountered while home alone?" Here are some of the ~creepiest~ responses. 1. "I was in the...

Jun 17, 2021 · Everyone has gotten scared at sometime while they were alone. It's inevitable. But while most of us have been able to explain exactly what we saw or heard, sometimes there …

I googled ways to calm yourself down and not be scared of being home alone. I found this post and read most of the comments. I feel better knowing I’m not the only one feeling this way, as …

I always had a feeling of being watched, but I chocked it up to there being windows at street level since it was a daylight basement. I had two weird experiences, but only the second one …