There is no one who is not terrified of darkness or being in the dark, especially when there is a sudden loss of electricity.
It happens to all of us, so let me be clear: I grew up in a nation and a period where "electricity" was considered a commodity, therefore communist Yugoslavia sold energy to other countries while keeping its own inhabitants in the dark, all because the Party knows best.
Second, despite spending 1800 fighting days in war and special forces, no one could train us "not to be afraid of the dark." Fear of death and the unknown is stronger, and I believe our adversaries were the same.
Now fast forward to 2024, Australia, a country of sun and blue skies, no wars, no economic uncertainty from time to time, and "sudden loss of electricity" means only one thing, loss of sleep, fear, and uncertainty, and it's interesting to see people standing in front of their homes, unprepared, relying on their only source of power, their mobile phone.
The question is simple are you prepared ?!
Fear of the dark, also known as nyctophobia or scotophobia, is a widespread phobia shared by many people, particularly youngsters. People may be terrified of the dark for a variety of reasons, including:
⚠️ Darkness has always heightened the risks that humans have faced throughout their existence. Our forefathers were more vulnerable to predators, environmental hazards, and other possible risks in the dark. This dread of the dark may have grown encoded into our brains over time as a survival instinct to keep us wary and vigilant at night.
⚠️ Fear of the Unknown: Because darkness obscures our vision, it is difficult to perceive what is around us. As our mind fills in the gaps with potential threats or hazards, our fear of the unknown can cause feelings of vulnerability and anxiety.
⚠️ Imaginary Fears: In the lack of visual information, our minds may make up frightening imaginary creatures or scenarios. This is especially noticeable in children, whose imaginations are frequently more active.
⚠️ Terrible Past events: Traumatic or terrible events in the dark can contribute to a dread of it. A person who has witnessed a terrifying occurrence in the dark, such as a burglary or an accident, may develop a lifelong dread of the dark.
⚠️ Cultural and media influence: Dark locales are frequently depicted as places of peril, mystery, and malevolence in stories, movies, and cultural narratives. Exposure to such depictions might reinforce and sustain a person's dread of the dark.
⚠️Biological Factors: Some people are genetically inclined to anxiety or fear, which makes them more likely to develop nyctophobia.
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