Funny. I have to go outside during the day for things like work and seeing people, so I don't exactly have the luxury of just being in darkness.
It's actually a light sensitivity issue that I'm pretty sure is genetic from my father's side. His results in sinus overload while mine's vision issues and temporary fatigue from the strain of bright light. I tend to keep the shades in my home closed so I can recover.
It's interestingly listed as a pyroluria symptom, so I guess that's a probable source for it.
I would have to carry a weapon if I went into the woods at night; not because of my fear of the dark ...but because I would fear encountering a man who may decide ..'hmmm woman alone in woods. I could rape her and no one would hear.
If it wasn't for this fear I would Love nocturnal escapades in the woods. I Love having someone to go camping with and sleeping under the stars.
It is essential for me to live in nature surrounded by wildlife and to have as little human contact as possible.
and I guess rape and murder could happen living in an isolated place at any time, but I feel safer alone in daylight. Perhaps it is rational, perhaps not...