Fears & developing visual thoughts.

I've been very easily spooked lately. For the first time in my life, I am honestly scared of the dark. And, also probably for the first time, I don't think it's the fault of the various and sundry depression issues (although on second thought this may be a very new and unique way for anxiety to rear its ugly head). It hasn't lead to bad dreams, just problems sleeping. The only real change in my mood is that I'm now more clingy than ever because I want someone here to fill in the dark corners and make me feel safe.

The explanation, I think, is that I've developed visual thoughts, and these images scare me.

( And the rest of the rambling behind a cut. )