The fear of light is a very extreme fear that only effects a small percentage of people in the world. For this small group of individuals who do experience this fear, they are generally terrified to the degree where they unable to live happy and normal lives. In fact, they will spend the majority of their daylight hours tucked away in the protective darkness of their homes.
When it comes to the fear of light, it almost always surrounds natural light or sunlight. The reasons behind this fear are distinct to each and every person who faces the fear. However, these fears can appear in childhood or they can begin later in life. If they do begin in adulthood chances are that they were sparked due to a trauma or terrible event in the persons life suffering from this fear.
Due to the intensity of this fear there is generally no other treatment option then to seek out the care of a trained professional. There are many psychologists who have extensive training and methods of curing these types of fears. However, these types of services generally cost a great deal of money.
Still, if your fear is a legitimate medical concern that is causing you to function in a non-productive manner and is preventing you from making a living and working, then most insurance providers will cover the cost of these treatments. However, you will have to contact your insurance provider in order to learn the specifics. Some insurance providers don’t provide coverage for what they consider ‘psychological disorders’.
There is no denying the power and terrible nature of the fear of light. It can cause a person to lose complete control over their life. It can also lead to depression and to the creation of other unfounded and extreme fears. Therefore, immediate action should be taken if you are one of the few people in the world who experiences this variety of fear.
