Question

How to cure or treat Nyctophobia?

Nyctophobia is the fear of the dark and the unknown. It's normally caused by early childhood trauma or exposure too early to horror type subjects involving the dark.
Nyctophobia can be stressed when in a situation in the dark, sometimes it's also stressed by autophobia in the dark.
Panic Attacks also occur during this time due to extreme stress. When in a panic attack the person may be delusional and see figures caused by their fear.

Answer 1

1. Discuss the fear. Listen carefully to your child, without playing into their fears, to see if you can identify a trigger. ...

2. Be Aware of frightening images. ...

3. Switch on the light. ...

4. Teach breathing techniques. ...

5. Offer a transitional object. ...

6. Set up a sleep-promoting environment.