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Got awful feeling of crying and fear of dark. i felt very paranoid that there was something wrong with me but theres not and daylight helps it go away?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Darkness: can create insecure feelings in lots of folks. We can feel out of touch w/other or w/help if needed. Feeling that something is wrong when nothing is MAY be a symptom of OCD for some folks. Please see a mental health pro such as a clinical psychologist who specializes in mood disorders. See www.relaxationresponse.org for some self-help. Peace and good health.

Answered 2/13/2017

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