The dark feels scary because we can't see what's hiding. When it gets dark, things move and change, like shadows or strange noises. Your brain thinks something might be watching you or trying to catch you by surprise. That makes your heart race and feels like fear!
Examples
- A child is scared of the dark because they think there’s a monster under their bed.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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