about

Heyy Everyone! I'm Heather, and I write an advice column for my school paper, so I got tons of experince, if anyone needs any advice at all, just ask! That's why I'm here.

advice

I always worry when I'm home alone. Like I always think the worst. I don't know if there's something wrong with me or what but I am always thinking of what would happen if robbers broke in. I just know I would pass out. Because I know if I hear something in the house I will get real nervous and start to feel like I am gonna faint. Could their be something wrong with me? Or is it just all in my mind?

So you're basically exactly like me. I used to get scared all the time, thinking that someone woudl break in, rob my house, kidnap me...always thinking the worse. But it's all in the mind. And there's nothing at all wrong with you, you just have a good sense of safety and common sense that bad things can happen in the world.
But, remember - bad things don't a.l.w.a.y.s happen.
The house makes noises, as ridiculous and vague as that sounds. Whether it's the floor boards creaking or the wind, it's only sounds.
To feel more at ease you might want to go into a room that is away from a central room of the house, like one with big windows or the room that's right where the front or back door is. To help yourself calm down you might want to turn on the tv just to get your mind off of the noises your house makes. Make some phone calls to your friends, to something that distracts you from being in the quiet where your thoughts can just run wild.
Also, talk to your parents, tell them that you hate being home alone, and maybe you guys can work out a way so that it doesn't happen often, or they can talk to you about why you get scared and can maybe help you overcome your fears.

[view]

(Rating: 5) Thanks So Much. I thought that there was something wrong with me.
<<< Previous Advice Column
Next Advice Column >>>
humorist-workshop
eXTReMe Tracker