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19fem and still fear what's in the dark don't know what i think is possibly there an i can't sleep or walk past a door that is open or crack at night?

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As above : It seems u r having generalized anxiety d/o , u may need medication and psychotherapy , see your PCP for evaluation and referral.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/29/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Scared at night.: That is an awful feeling. Have you considered getting psychotherapy to try to work past this fear?

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/29/2018

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