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If a child is extremely afraid of dark, does that mean that he is going to suffer from schizophrenia later?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unrelated generally: Being extremely afraid of the dark is generally unrelated to schizophrenia. Yes, if they are already seeing visions then it's linked, but more likely the fear is due to attachment issues, emotional immaturity, severe insecurity, or just plain overactive imagination.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Children often go through periods of night time fears and get over it--reassurance night lite etc might help also see if something might b making the child insecure.
Answered 10/3/2016
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