Part 1 of 3 Please indicate whether any of the following darkness-related environments, situations, or conditions cause significantly more fear, anxiety, discomfort, or distress than they do for most people. If yes, select all that apply. Dark environments. Yes No Dark rooms Bedrooms with lights off Basements Attics Hallways at night Closets Garages Power outages Outdoor darkness. Yes No Walking outside at night Parks after sunset Forests at night Parking lots at night Empty streets Camping at night Nighttime travel Being outside alone at night Limited visibility. Yes No Unable to see clearly Shadows Unexpected noises in darkness Dark corners Silhouettes Objects appearing suddenly Flickering lights Complete darkness Situations involving darkness. Yes No Sleeping with lights off Being home alone at night Watching horror movies in the dark Using dark public restrooms Night shifts Driving at night Entering dark buildings Unexpected darkness Continue Part 2 of 3 Please indicate how frequently the following emotional, physical, and behavioral reactions occur when you think about, anticipate, or encounter darkness. Thinking about darkness makes me anxious. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often Being in darkness makes me feel uneasy. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often Darkness makes me feel unsafe. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I remain calm in dark environments. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I imagine something bad could happen in the dark. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I expect danger when I cannot see clearly. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often My fears about darkness are difficult to control. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I know darkness is usually safe. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often My heart races in dark places. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I become tense when the lights go out. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I feel shaky or restless in darkness. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I remain physically relaxed in darkness. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often Previous Continue Part 3 of 3 Please indicate how frequently your fear of darkness influences your daily activities, decisions, and quality of life. I avoid dark places whenever possible. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I keep lights on even when unnecessary. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I ask others to accompany me in dark places. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I can comfortably stay in dark places alone. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often My fear of darkness affects my sleep. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often My fear limits my daily activities. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often My fear reduces my enjoyment of life. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often My fear rarely interferes with my daily life. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I carry a flashlight or similar item for reassurance. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I check dark areas before entering them. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I need extra light to feel safe. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often I feel safe without relying on extra precautions. Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often Previous Finish Assessment Generating Your Report... Analyzing your responses and calculating results.