Are you afraid of being alone at you own house?

Hello. Before when I was just a kid I used to be afraid of being along at home. But as turned into a teenager I started to experience some benefits of being alone at home. It's peaceful and I can do anything I want. I'm the King of the world. Haha. Don't be afraid. Or don't think of anything scary. Just enjoy there. Take advantage of myLot. :) shadow41

No I am not afraid to stay alone at home... but yes sometimes my imagination goes wild also. Guess I am just scarring myself. The only thing that really scared me alot are intruders--they steal and kill.

HEHE. At my age an intruder is just company that is lost. LOL You have nothing to worry about. It is harder if you are young. You are easily scared of being alone. I think your brother being home will give you comfort so maybe that will happen. I agree with the first answer. As you get older, there are so many benefits of being home alone, especially if you like loud music or having friends over.

Hi Jen. When I was young, yes, but I've lived alone for three years and actually, I love it! I'm no longer afraid to be alone in my apartment. It helps have other apartments/neighbors in the same building. But when I had a house in the country, I still didn't get scared being alone. I think perhaps we outgrow it as we age? Karen

Hm, I think I've only ever been alone would be when I was in college. And I was only by myself in the mornings or early in the afternoon and this would be because my parents would be at work and my brothers were at school. Since it's bright out and well, I'm not that young at that point, I didn't find it scary. I found it relaxing and peaceful. With other people home, there's all sorts of noise and whatnot going around that I don't like. The closest I've been to being on my own overnight was when I was in my early teens. I wasn't alone though; my younger brother was with me. My parents and older brother went to this retreat thing for the weekend and my brother and I were by ourselves. I don't think I was afraid at that time either. I thought it was going to be the best weekend ever! (And it was.) I stayed up way past my curfew, and even ordered some pizza with just me and my brother to eat (my parents prepared some meals for the weekend already, so weren't suppose to be eating pizza). It was awesome (^_^)

Hi Jen and welcome! I live alone and have for a very long time, so fortunately for me, I am not afraid to be home alone. In fact, I like the peace and the solitute (and the cleanliness) of living alone. My time is mine to spend as I wish, and I do not have to concern myself with the comings and goings of others. I eat when I want, sleep when I want, and have the liberty of doing whatever I please, whenever I please.

I don't mind being alone in the house. It can sometimes be a welcome opportunity for me to do some writing when I am alone.

when i was still in elementary grade, i'm afraid if i'm left alone eventhough i am in our own house. Those things that i have watched in the television especially those scary movie flashes back in my mind causing me to be afraid...but now i've grown already and the good news is that im already IN CHRIST! I'm saved now in Him..everytime i call on His name "O LORD JESUS!" all my doubts and fears are gone! He's name is not an ordinary name. His name is the name above all names! Its a powerful name even the evil power will flee away and will be subdued. Oh, what a name! He's name is His very person. try calling on HIs name with a believing heart that He is your LOrd! "O LORD JESUS!" [many times] you'll see...

I am not afraid of being alone at home,if you have something to do it will go fast.

Sure that happens I think to alot of people. Especially when you here noises in the house. I think its a little worse around Halloween though. I will be alone for 6 days in November and there is a part of me looking forward to it but not when nighttime falls. Thank goodness for my dog he is great at protecting me so that will be a source of comfort for me. Having your music on should surely help you in hearing things that you don't want too. Maybe you could put the TV on and watch a good comedy to distract you from being alone. Good luck to you!

I actually enjoyed being home alone when I was younger. I could do what I wanted and it was just more peaceful. But part of this was to do with my relationship with my mother. I felt safer without her in the house than with her. Having said that if I was alone later at night I would often turn all the lights on - no dark corners! I'm fine on my own here in my apartment, get more done without the husband underfoot...I am sure many women relate!!

I really don't get afraid when I am home alone unless I watch scary movies. If I expect someone to be home at a certain time and they do not arrive then I start getting afraid that something has happened to them. I live in a very safe town with a low crime rate and do not worry about many of the things others have to worry about. I find that if I am alone and keep busy the times goes by quickly but if I sit and dwell on something going wrong my mind will wander to no end. Hopefully your brother is home soon!

Well, not really. I find it fun at times, though. Haha. I have always been alone since my parents are both working abroad and I have no siblings. I would say I am already used to it. The caretaker of our house would stay out every now and then, so that leaves me here alone. It only gets scary when you suddenly hear strange noises out of nowhere. Haha! Take care! :)

no. I used to. I was afraid of ghosts & scary things. That was when I was still a little girl. Now, I am not afraid of all that stuffs. I am more concerned of robbers.

I used to be that way a long time ago. Right now I like being alone at home. I live in a gated community with my landlord in our apartment on the third floor. So there's not that much chance of intruders and my landlord is a supervisor, so to speak, so I'm alwways glad when he's out.

It's just me and my Husband at home and there are times that he needs to travel for work for few days and I'll be alone in the house day and night. I'm not afraid to be by myself at home, but I try to keep myself busy, either I'm online or watching TV, I also try not to think scary things, specially if I'm about to go to bed. Just make sure every windows/doors at your house are locked and I hope your brother will be home soon.

I can't say I feel fear when I am alone. I feel very calm, aware of my surroundings and I can get more work done. All actions flow into a endless stream of positive progressive energy. But I certainly can get tired since when I am alone, I have to do everything that pertains to the household including cooking, organization, and cleaning. But overall alone is just relaxation for me.

Hey Jen, I have never really felt afraid being in a house alone. I lived in a house by myself for 6 months before my partner moved in with me. I do think it's more of a female thing to feel afraid being alone in a house simply because girls don't feel like they would be able to defend themselves if some one broke in as males would be more likely to attack an intruder. Thats just my opinion maybe there are some women that would attack but I haven't met any so far in life lol :)

Wow being afraid of being alone in your house.... Ding Ding Ding... You got my vote, its a horrible feeling fear is, it grips our souls, and refuses to let go, even if you manage to appease it. It always manages to come back to us. Im afraid of the silliest things like going down in my basement at night or going up into my attic and finding someone who ive never seen before sleeping there.. Its scary man, its a phobia that Im sure medical science has come up with a pill for, but overall we have to understand and accept the reasons why were afraid and then convince ourselves that everything is Ok. Its hard at first but with practice we can prevail.

When I was younger I was afraid of being alone, but now that I'm old and grey I don't get afraid. Whatever you do, don't watch scary movies when you are alone at a young age, it makes you hear and see things that aren't there, you'll become even more afraid. I recommend being with someone else or talking to someone on the phone or watching a comedy or action movie on T.V., that should calm your nerves and keep you company.