How can I move past this fear?

I may need to live alone soon. I have always lived with someone. I enjoy my own solitude but the fear Ive had for a while, is intruders. Someone seeing a woman living alone and going in at night to harm, rob, or worse. I dont know if it stems from growing up in the city or maybe all the Forensic Files Ive seen/ Datelines. I cant afford an alarm system. I know people have said get a dog, but wont be able to afford one most likely. Any ideas how to squash this fear? 😞

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HootyTheNightOwl Best Comment

Just get some magnetic door and window alarms and rig them up to all your outside doors and windows - that way no one can creep in without making noise enough to wake you.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@HootyTheNightOwl magnetic window alarms..noot sure Ive seen them?

HootyTheNightOwl

@Coralmist They're widely available over here... often handed out by the police after a burglary in the area.

HootyTheNightOwl

@Coralmist https://www.amazon.com/GE-Protection-Installation-Apartment-45989/dp/B07TB52XCW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=23KBIQCSG7L1V&keywords=magnetic+door+alarm&qid=1653866644&sprefix=Magnetic+door+a%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-5

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@HootyTheNightOwl Thanks !!

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@HootyTheNightOwl Really appreciate that, they are affordable...ty again🐞

HootyTheNightOwl

@Coralmist You're welcome. I know that they aren't up to much, but I figured that they might still be something that might give you a little peace of mind.

At least they will wake you up should they become separated or the batteries get low - but I thought that they might be enough to give your mind a rest at night if nothing else.