Each one of us has a set of dreaded objects, real or imaginary. Someone may fear dogs or cats or rats or snakes or spiders; others may be consciously troubled by the thought of a natural calamity earthquake or flood or volcano; and as you mention you are afraid of intruders who may harm those around you. You seem to have developed a 'phobic' disorder.

A real terror attack doesn’t generate as much turmoil for a phobic individual as does confrontation with their feared object. You are in a constant fear of such a situation arising and hence the restless and anticipatory anxiety of these situations. Phobias require restructuring of the faulty learning principles so the feared behavior is unlearned. There are therapy techniques like relaxation training, situational exposure, exposure with cognitive restructuring, and social skills training which can help you get rid of this fear. Medication helps assist the management of anxiety that usually co-exist because of the negative perceptions that have been established in your mind.

You would really benefit with consulting an expert professional to help you deal with this fear. Please do not hesitate to contact us anytime for further information.