I’m okay as long as I know everything is locked.

Yes my husband works Night shift has for years I was scared in the beginning as my children were only small but now I am just used to it but I do wake up to any little sound

I stress when I’m home alone. We had a big dog though, he helped

Yes I do not always but sometimes…. I felt better when I had a dog but I can’t explain why I feel silly for feeling like it but it is what it is…. I just make sure everything’s locked and keep busy

I have a friend who sometimes scared and even a bit paranoia at night. I offered she can always phone or message and she does: we regularly chat during the night. She tells what bothers her and I listen and sometimes advice.

My son gets a bit scared when my husband is gone for the night or comes home very late.
Personally I don’t mind, I lived on my own for a long time and are perfectly ok with being alone.

I hate it when my partner is not at home due to work interstate,thank god it doesn’t happen alot!

If you are in an isolated area where there are minimal neighbours , I think it is normal to be scared because you feel very lonely . Perhaps when hub is away , try and make phone calls to friends etc and let them know you are on your own and like to talk to them . You could also join a local community group so that when he is away , there is someone around the local to talk to . Hope you do .

haha yep!! I jump at every little noise, and don’t sleep until I literally drop from simply being completely tired, worn out and exhausted. I check on the kids at least 5 times too…

Unfortunately, this is a reality of life for FIFO families. The first nights always the hardest. Best advice? Get to know your neighbours well. I have on rare occasions sent text messages when heard odd night noises. Knowing you have support mechanisms set us really helps.

I don’t, only because I’ve been on my own so long.

Yes, that’s totally me! I feel so silly! When hubby is home, no problems day or night. When he’s gone. I jump at my own shadow. Spend most of my time trying to keep myself together. I get through it, but it’s tough at times. Buy yourself a dog, a BIG dog, they help and are really good company

I used to and I used to do the ‘murderer check’ (check the wardrobes, under the beds etc for a hiding murderer). I think it is just being over tired that helped me get over the paranoia/fear

I do as all of the normal noises seem scary. However, I use those evenings as a catch up on television night, where he is not hogging the television. Armed with the remote and some common sense, I can usually survive the evening.

well i think that you should take steps to make sure your house is secure so you feel a bit better.

Not scared but am more aware of noises and keep the back door locked since I’ve had children.

IM ok, but find it hard to sleep if he isn’t home

I do to, I think it is natural, as you feel there is no one there to protect you, try to distract yourself by watching a HAPPY movie

Maybe write down your fears and reflect on them too; this may help.

Maybe get some strategies to manage your fear.