What can I do, I'm stuck living with the princess of darkness?

Question

My roommate (dorm) is the princess of darkness. I just got back to the room from the library, it's 3 PM on a Saturday, and once again, she's sitting in complete darkness, both blinds shut, and is watching something on her computer at max volume. She does the same thing to read a book, and no, she does not have migraines or something of that nature. I've asked.

If I open the blinds she goes "did you touch the blind. you can't touch the blind". If I inform her that I happen to like light she will tell me that you can get light from going outside. While this can be true, I find that during the day light is very helpful in the room for productivity and as a stimulant for the brain. Additionally, I do not like to spend large amounts of time outside in the snow covered northeast where we are.

She will turn off all the lights, even if she sees that I am working on something. I do most of my work in the library and avoid my room for the most part because she is so dreadful to be around. Most days, she will go to her classes or work, and then simply get in bed, put the covers on,, and stay on her computer or reading a "fun book" until she decides to go to sleep, be it 6-12 hours later.

What do I do?

Answer 1

You need to talk to your resident advisor about that, and see if you can be moved to a different room.



She might have photophobia resulting from some odd eye condition, like Stargardt's or achromatopsia (though you would know by now if she has either of those), but even so, she ought to show some consideration of you, since it's your room, too. Surely, she could wear sunglasses or eye shades when you need the lights to be on for studying.

Answer 2

if you dont feel comfortable with her being near you for those reasons, you could spend time probing her to find out while shes so morbid, but why should you you have your life to live, so my answer is "if theres nothing binding you to life there look for another form of lodging maybe look inthe local shop windows, or local papers etc, dont confront her, just leave her to her on devices, she is what she is , on you dont know what she may have been through or is going through or maybe thats just the way she is , imagine a white glow of light all around your body. invite friends around, so you are not alone with her, and dont share anything with her, lile who you are seeing what you are doing, etc , just keep things light and to the point, also dont let her know that her dull moods and presence disturbs you any way , as she may quite like the fact that her morbid behaviour is having an efect on you, be cool be calm and if its not posisible to move out then i think you should, remember to have lots of upbeat happy people around you as much as possible,

Answer 3

Request to move to another dorm room and let them know whats going on. If you complain enough they will listen to you.



The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

Answer 4

Don't do anything rash involving wooden stakes or anything, just look around for a sane room mate.

Ever hear the term "Codependency" or "Enabling"?

Answer 5

Pray to the Energizer Bunny for a flashlight. .

Answer 6

turn her into the queen of light by making sure she cant turn off the lights

Answer 7

vampire