Safe - Michelle

The other day, I told my roommates that every time I go to the top of the stairs, to run down to my bedroom, and it is PITCH black down there, my heart leaps into my chest and I get really freaking scared. They both replied JUST TURN ON THE LIGHT SWITCH DUMMIE! Which obviously I do, every time, before I actually go downstairs. But first, I have a mini panic attack, because how am I to know if it is on or not before I go to the doorway and look down. Anyway, my point is I am scared of the dark and I am 28 years old. Even in my own house, and even when I am not alone. Most of the time I feel safe, but sometimes, not.