Make a YouTube video.

What to do when you're home alone and scared. If they live nearby they may be able to check up on you periodically and see how youre doing. Dr Boag recommends alleviating the amount of fear you experience in ways that work for you. This is a great time to have a chat with one of your friends or your boyfriend or girlfriend.

Let someone else know youre by yourself. Knowing the things that put you in a happy and relaxed state in everyday life will give you a coping strategy if panic hits. However if youre scared of being alone in your old age now is the time to deliberately choose to build healthy relationships with people.

Keep Some Lights on in Different Parts of the House. Keep a key on you at all times. Just remember you have nothing to be scared of.

Because youre home alone you wont have to worry about other people listening in on your conversation. Wasnt it the rustling of curtains in the wind. Step 1 Call video message or text a friend.

Feel free to share your thoughts below. Odds are they wouldnt leave you home if they knew you werent comfortable with it. Whether youre home alone frequently or rarely make sure you have a house key on you at all times.

And dont feel embarrassed or. Never tell a stranger that youre going to be home alone. Do you have a skill you want to get better at but people tease you about.