There are certain times in the day (right around the time after sun sets, what do you call that, twilight?) where I feel dread and panic and so I need to leave the house and drive somewhere. That time when the sky is pinkish purple. That is usually the time of day I can’t stand. When it’s completely dark then I feel ok again and it’s actually nice and comfortable to be home in the evening with soft lamps on and everything. 

I was reading that people feel anxious when they are subconsciously reminded of a traumatic or turbulent time. I remember when I was in high school going over a rough patch and a big part of it was feeling out of control during that same time of day (twilight). It’s a long story but perhaps it’s connected to how I feel now.