A few days ago, I forgot to remove the key, and someone knocked on the door in the middle of the night. How should I handle this and feel a bit scared?

In this situation, it's still important to prioritize safety. If your financial situation allows, you should change the lock as soon as possible. Even if someone has made a copy of your key, changing the lock will make the other person's copy of the original key useless. This can help you feel a little safer and more at ease.

If it's not our house, we can just get a new door and fix the exposed part at the same time. No need to add extra paper. And we can sort out the lock too.

If you're renting a house, you can install a bolt-type lock inside to give yourself some extra security.

If it's convenient, we can also put a surveillance camera by the door so we can keep an eye on who's coming and going.

When we get back from our trip, we can check to see if anyone's moved into the house downstairs. It might be the original owner who's come back, or maybe the house has been rented out. Either way, it'd be a coincidence if someone'd moved in during our absence.

If you think someone is following you, you can either look back or bring a mirror to see if it's really happening. This will help you figure out if it's just a neighbor who happened to go out with you, or if it's the same person following you around.

If you feel in danger or if you think someone is following you, you should call the police right away.

The next thing to think about is whether we can get some psychological counseling. The above are practical considerations to help us figure out what's real and what's not, as well as to make sure we're safe.

On top of that, we might be overthinking things and making things worse for ourselves. We can get some help with managing our emotions through counseling.

Hello, question owner. Let's start with a hug.

I understand your problem. I can see you're confused. Here are some suggestions:

First, get rid of any worries you have about safety.

For example, check if the neighbor downstairs has recently lived there. Ask if it was the homeowner or tenant, and if they were there long-term or just visiting. Go with someone you know, don't act alone, and you can also find out from the property management office.

If you're scared, you can ask a friend to stay with you for a few days.

If you forget to remove the key, you can discuss it with the homeowner. You can also install security cameras or other items at the door.

2. To avoid this happening again, you should check that the door is locked and that the key is out of sight before you go out. Also, don't tell people where you live, especially not in public.

Fear is a normal emotion. The questioner doesn't have to worry too much. When we feel danger, this emotion will alert us. Sometimes we have difficulty distinguishing between what we suspect and what actually exists. We just have to face it. When we have doubts about the unknown, we just have to find a way to dispel our doubts.

You'll be fine.

I hope this helps, inspires, and gives you something to gain. I look forward to meeting a better you, and the world loves you.

Good morning. I extend to you a warm greeting from a distance.

I am pleased to see that you have requested assistance and hope that my input will provide you with the support and guidance you require.

It is important to acknowledge that living alone can elicit feelings of extreme fear and panic when faced with an unexpected visitor at night. This is a natural response from the body to potential danger and the risk of being hurt.

You have identified potential risks and can use this knowledge to inform decisions on how to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

As a precautionary measure, it is advisable to check the security of the premises before leaving the house each day. This entails ensuring that all doors and windows are properly secured. Upon returning, it is essential to remove the key from the door. Should these measures not provide sufficient reassurance, it is recommended to confide in a trusted individual and request their company.

As a potential solution, you might consider asking a close friend to stay with you for a few nights.

As an alternative, you may wish to consider staying with a close friend for a few days. It is important to note that when moving into a new community, it is essential to have a certain degree of observation and understanding of the security situation. This should include an assessment of any recent conflicts with others and an estimation of the likelihood of dangerous situations occurring. It is also important to differentiate between genuine concerns and mere imagination. By objectively and accurately assessing the situation, you can better protect yourself. For instance, if you feel unsafe, you may wish to consider relocating to a safer place if possible.

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