>>1143683The most important thing to remember is that /x/ spooky stuff isn't real, what you're afraid is the novelty of the experience, which triggers the fear response in front of the unknown, also being at night triggers your prey instincts, making you feel anxious, because your brain has spent the last hundred of million years running from scary growling stuff with shiny eyes and white fangs lurking in the dark and those structures are not going away anytime soon.
If you can't must the courage and feel too shaky to stay outside during the night in the woods, I have a personal advice:
Start hiking early in the morning (half an hour before sunrise) so you'll reach the tent site when you still have daylight to spare to set camp and eat.
Chill outside of the tent after eating and get inside the tent and the sleepingbag while the sun is setting.
Put some earplugs (if you have no reasons to be concerned about wildlife and humans) if the sounds freak you out, read a book with your headlight on or go to sleep.
Remember that the major issue is not /x/ stuff but people. In that case, camping far from the trail, hidden in the woods, is actually your best choice, also remember the no lights rule after sunset for max stealth.
Also I wouln't recommend alcohol on camp if you're worried, since it's a psychoactive substance and you also want to face the fear with clear mind, to acclimate in the optimal way.
