Whoah. You know, my partner's almost the exact same issue?
I mean with the "shadow monster" thing. Only, thing is- not so much that the shadows like, of things that are there. I don't really know how to explain it without being all triggersome. But aaah, you're not the only one with a shadow thing. There. Crap. I didn't know how to talk about that. LOL


eta: I also have mental health issues. Last massive freakout resulted in a shot in the ass. That's about as much as I will divulge, but I get pretty bad. I also suck at being comforting. XP Obviously.