And if indeed you do hide a wireless cam, make sure to leave the old cam up (repaired) as a decoy.
Fear of the dark
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And if indeed you do hide a wireless cam, make sure to leave the old cam up (repaired) as a decoy.
Hi guys, new member here.
I'm 43 yrs old and used to be scared of the dark.
What used to scare me, and this is going to sound really stupid, was werewolves!!
I camp alot at military vechile shows, and I would not even leave the tent in the night for a wee, incase a werewolf got me, totally stupid I know, but if I went outside in the dark, I would see a werewolf in the distance stareing at me.
But it all changed after I met a girl who was a phycic. Now, I must admit, I do not believe in all that mumbo jumbo phycic stuff, but she told me something about my fear that helped me get over it.
My fear of werewolves was so bad that I would even see a werewolf in the bushes outside my house when I came home of a night!
Anyway, i told the girl all about my fear, and she said that we have 'animal' protectors, and my protector is a wolf. The wolf is there to protect me and appears at times when i'm scared.
She told me not to be scared and accept that the wolf is there to protect me, and, after time, I would not even notice the wolf.
It worked for me!!
Totally wierd I know, but true.:werd:
I'm 43 yrs old and used to be scared of the dark.
What used to scare me, and this is going to sound really stupid, was werewolves!!
I camp alot at military vechile shows, and I would not even leave the tent in the night for a wee, incase a werewolf got me, totally stupid I know, but if I went outside in the dark, I would see a werewolf in the distance stareing at me.
But it all changed after I met a girl who was a phycic. Now, I must admit, I do not believe in all that mumbo jumbo phycic stuff, but she told me something about my fear that helped me get over it.
My fear of werewolves was so bad that I would even see a werewolf in the bushes outside my house when I came home of a night!
Anyway, i told the girl all about my fear, and she said that we have 'animal' protectors, and my protector is a wolf. The wolf is there to protect me and appears at times when i'm scared.
She told me not to be scared and accept that the wolf is there to protect me, and, after time, I would not even notice the wolf.
It worked for me!!
Totally wierd I know, but true.:werd:
I had always assumed that fear of the dark was something inbuilt, hardwired into us. However my almost two year old daughter delights in running around the dark parts of the house, she has no fear. My wife tells me that children learn to fear the dark as the grow up.
Hi guys, new member here.
I'm 43 yrs old and used to be scared of the dark.
What used to scare me, and this is going to sound really stupid, was werewolves!!
I camp alot at military vechile shows, and I would not even leave the tent in the night for a wee, incase a werewolf got me, totally stupid I know, but if I went outside in the dark, I would see a werewolf in the distance stareing at me.
But it all changed after I met a girl who was a phycic. Now, I must admit, I do not believe in all that mumbo jumbo phycic stuff, but she told me something about my fear that helped me get over it.
My fear of werewolves was so bad that I would even see a werewolf in the bushes outside my house when I came home of a night!
Anyway, i told the girl all about my fear, and she said that we have 'animal' protectors, and my protector is a wolf. The wolf is there to protect me and appears at times when i'm scared.
She told me not to be scared and accept that the wolf is there to protect me, and, after time, I would not even notice the wolf.
It worked for me!!
Totally wierd I know, but true.:werd:
Hmmm, The Golden Compass?
Liam
Hi guys, new member here.
I'm 43 yrs old and used to be scared of the dark.
What used to scare me, and this is going to sound really stupid, was werewolves!!
I camp alot at military vechile shows, and I would not even leave the tent in the night for a wee, incase a werewolf got me, totally stupid I know, but if I went outside in the dark, I would see a werewolf in the distance stareing at me.
But it all changed after I met a girl who was a phycic. Now, I must admit, I do not believe in all that mumbo jumbo phycic stuff, but she told me something about my fear that helped me get over it.
My fear of werewolves was so bad that I would even see a werewolf in the bushes outside my house when I came home of a night!
Anyway, i told the girl all about my fear, and she said that we have 'animal' protectors, and my protector is a wolf. The wolf is there to protect me and appears at times when i'm scared.
She told me not to be scared and accept that the wolf is there to protect me, and, after time, I would not even notice the wolf.
It worked for me!!
Totally wierd I know, but true.:werd:
Whatever works for you. I suppose it's no different to believing in anything else we can't see or prove. And it's cured your fear. Although I don't suggest you watch Dog Soldiers any time soon.
Although the story is preposterous and the special effects, editing and cinematography woefully shabby, what makes it scary is the family's involvement (won't say anymore so as not to spoil it).
Also I suppose it has increased pertinence to those of us who wildcamp because it is set in a forest.
*shudders*
When wild camping I always try to get at least two mates along with me. Four would be better. Strength in numbers. I figure two of us just isn't enough. I know it's ridiculous and that nothing is going to happen but it just feels safer that way. My brother, a Christian who fears only God, tends to feel the same way. Ludicrous.
Also I suppose it has increased pertinence to those of us who wildcamp because it is set in a forest.
*shudders*
When wild camping I always try to get at least two mates along with me. Four would be better. Strength in numbers. I figure two of us just isn't enough. I know it's ridiculous and that nothing is going to happen but it just feels safer that way. My brother, a Christian who fears only God, tends to feel the same way. Ludicrous.
What on earth (there being nothing else) worries you people about camping alone and the dark? Why not try and face your fears instead of shrinking from them? Not surprised that extra-terrestrial beliefs don't help either. How sad if there were spirits trapped and wandering the face of the earth but there ain't.
Try a nice long series of walks in the dark and give your eyes and other senses a chance by trying not to use torches. Walk softly and be one with the night.
Try a nice long series of walks in the dark and give your eyes and other senses a chance by trying not to use torches. Walk softly and be one with the night.
I feel a bit anti social reading that. I like going out with the lads, but I also like just being there alone, like I did until very dark o clock yesterday.
Great feeling just crouching down and listening to the sounds of the forest, pitch black all around you, knowing you're probably the only human for a few miles at least.
I am mosly out alone, not down to any hygene issues, I am just to amazing, people must just feel to inadequate in my company to stick around?
The only thing you have to be scared of in the woods at night, is a local paranoid schizo who has not been taking his medication, wandering about with 10 inch carving knive & who can see better in the dark than you..........
I'm Scottish. That means he's the one with the problem on his hands, not me.
Haven't read the whole thread but I've just been out to look at the night sky (in the middle of nowhere), I felt a bit scared to be honest. I'm yet to bivvy solo, it's something that I want to do but I can just see me being awake all night, what a complete wimp I am. I guess it's natural to be scared, and being social creatures I guess originally we would have settled down in groups for protection of an evening?!
No 'fraid not. My Tanzania trip took up loads of time and I'm still writing up the findings with no end in sight. What with that and the constant ongoing work that has arisen from it, I've not been able to get out much within the UK. It's en route to my local survey sites and the adders will be waking up from hibernation soon, so that will give me the perfect excuse to drift past there. I can't believe it's been almost a year since I was last there. There should be loads to see and no end of work done if he is still up there doing his thing.
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