Today, it's my third night of finally living on my own in a house. I can't count the number of times I have run to my knife and pepper spray after hearing "suspicious" sounds. Maybe I'm not ready to be an adult after all. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after months of believing my house is haunted, and years of being scared of the dark, I finally had to admit to myself that the only way I can go to the bathroom in the middle of the night is if my cat follows me and sits outside the door. I'm 23. FML
Today, I’m a 28 year-old information security professional living at my parent’s apartment, and I preferred to literally hide under the bed for an hour, instead of facing some unexpected family relatives. FML
Today, and for the last few months, I finally have enough money to be able to move into my own place. I can finally have girls over. I am also at the age of 26, where most girls stop wanting to go over to a guy's house. I wish I was 18 again, when independence is seen as new and sexy. FML
Today, I decided it was time to start looking for my own place and finally gain my full independence. My mom agreed happily without hesitation, which was surprising, but not anywhere near as surprising as finding out I have one day to get my shit together and leave. FML
Today, I woke up with my face sharpied. I live alone. FML
Today, my new neighbor informed me with great relish that the house I have just bought is haunted because 30 years ago a man shot himself in the kitchen. I'm now paying a huge mortgage on a house I'm frightened to be alone in. FML
Today, my roommate finally moved out yesterday, so I got to experience my first night without the ticking time bomb that is his dogs. I still woke up at the exact time when they would always bark for no reason, apparently out of habit. For the record, that time is around 3 AM. FML
Today, after months of telling my parents I was going to live on my own, I finally moved out. Not even 24 hours being out of their house, some reject burned down the apartment complex I live in. Guess who's moving back home. FML
Today, I discovered that my new landlords must meet and approve guests of mine before they come over, and guests are not allowed when they aren't home or past 11pm. I'm 25 years old and just moved out of my parents' home to get away from my controlling mother. FML
Today, my last grown child moved out and into their own place. As I stood in my house, which was finally empty and quiet for the first time in 37 years, all I could think was, "THANK GOD THOSE IRRITATING SODS ARE GONE, I HAVE MY LIFE BACK, BUT DAMN IT, I’M TOO OLD TO HAVE REAL FUN ANYMORE." FML
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cosicosei 22
call a friend over fora night or two! or get a dog, he'll keep ya safe :)
mzmush 2
Maybe if you get to know your neighbors it may help or accept the fact there are ghosts at your place and just welcome them
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Rumbelle_fml 22
OP, I can honestly relate. Within a week of moving into my first flat, some douche put my window through. I was sixteen and alone and I swear I've never been more terrified in my life. What I can tell you, though, is that even after that, it only took me about two months to settle in properly. Living alone for the first time is scary, but it's only scary for a short time. You'll get used to it before you've even realised. :)
rattusrattus 19
First night in my flat, the front door was a bit rattly. Freaked me out. Heard someone come in, grabbed the nearest heavy object, and nearly brained my housemate with a frying pan.
nerdsgetmehot 23
Adults are allowed to be creeped out by living alone too! I'm 23, have lived in my current place for 2 years now, and I still freak out a little when I hear odd sounds at night. It doesn't help that this place was built in about 1920, so it tends to creak quite a bit.
BexBaby86 21
It's one of those things that doesn't really go away. You just get use to it. I've been on my own for quite sometime, and noises in the night still get to me. Maybe a pet to keep you company? Hope everything works out!
blink_kid 32
I was like this (perhaps not to the point of knives and pepper spray, but definitely checked every room in the house for monsters) and then realised that the noises were just birds on the roof. It'll just be something like that :)
KingDead 18
Perhaps find a buddy who needs a roommate.
baileygirl88 8
It's ok OP. I still act paranoid and I've been on my own for years. You'll eventually get used to it. Get a dog!
Tr10162002 3
That is me
tikeedarhlin 4
Dont worry, I think that pretty normal for living on your own for the first time. :) I'm sure everyone get like that, you b fine after a couple of weeks. :)
protoskore 27
I recommend that you read "the rats in the walls" by H.P. lovecraft - afterwards you'll never have to run and get your knife and pepper spray, as you'll be sleeping with them grasped tightly in your hands.