Think of this scenario (not an experiment I am recommending but I'm sure older siblings will find it fun) - a kid is in a lighted room and is happily playing; when asked to close his eyes, he'll happily do it without any consequences. However, turn off the light and the child screams. Why? Nothing has changed in the room other than the light going off. It was dark when he closed his eyes and everything was ok.
The darkness in the room heightened the kid's feeling of being vulnerable. The unknown is what fear is all about and it's all in the mind. Fear also about unmet expectations. The kid did not expect the room to be dark - it was lighted and turned dark.
It's so important to put fear in its place and not let it consume us. If the light goes out, don't panic. Just stand up, go and turn on the light. If the light won't come on, leave the room. This is obviously easier said than done. The point is when fear creeps in, stay calm, because more often than not, things will get better as time passes. Assess the situation, yes, but don't take drastic actions without looking at things with a rational mind.
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