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Does the thought of staying home alone terrify you? Read the following tips to remove your fears and remain safe and confident while home alone.

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Steps

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    Scan Your Home. Take a walk-through of your house the second everyone is gone, before you really have time to let the fear set in. This includes looking behind couches, peeking at the spot between the door and the wall, and checking every room. You may feel silly, but it will save you from becoming paranoid later. Turn all lights on.
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    Lock All Doors and Windows. Next, go through every room again and ensure that every door and window is safely locked. The second check of every room adds to the feeling of safety and locking the doors and windows is a must.
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    Identify Sounds. Ever get scared out of your wits by what you were sure was an intruder, but just turned out to be a dripping facet? Identify all of the sounds that might scare you so that you know what to expect.
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    Check Blinds and Doors. During the day, keep your blinds open. Due to the fact that more light is outside than inside, you can look out but it is difficult for others to peer in. The opposite is true during the night, so if you're alone when it's dark close all blinds. If you can see most of the interior of a room with the door open, leave it open. If you can only see part of the room when you look through the door (such as a staircase that curves around or a bathroom with a separate room for the toilet), close it. You'll then be less nervous about someone sneaking up from somewhere that you can't see.
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    Turn up the sound. If your house makes scary sounds, turn on the television and some music. When you can't hear the creaks and other unidentifiable sounds, you won't be as nervous.
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    Take your mind off it. If you're still nervous, find something to do. Finish that Spanish presentation. Build a fort of pillows for your pet. Clean the house! Keep your hands and mind busy.
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    Call a friend. You're probably only nervous when you're completely alone, so ask a friend to come over. You'll feel much safer with another person around, and you'll have more fun.If you aren't allowed to invite someone over then call or skype a relative or friend
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    Breathe. Remember that the probability of someone sneaking into your home or something bad happening to you while you're alone is extremely low. Take a deep breath and don't worry about it. Odds are, you'll be fine!
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Español: Cómo evitar asustarte mientras estás solo en casa, Русский: избавиться от страха, оставшись одним дома, Italiano: Come Evitare di Avere Paura Quando Sei a Casa da Solo, Português: Como Não Ficar com Medo Enquanto Estiver Sozinho em Casa

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