Afraid of thunderstorms?

Question

Right now, it is a thunderstorm starting to happen where I live and it still scares me. When a storm happens I turn off the computer, stay of the phone and turn of the tv. I gotten a little better (don't dive under covers when I see lighting). What can I do to get over this. Thanks for helping.

Answer 1

''If you know what's going on around you,

you will face the fears.''

What cause the fear?

Like all fears and phobias, fear of thunder storms is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was probably an event linking thunder and lightning and emotional trauma. Whilst the original catalyst may have been a real-life scare of some kind, the condition can also be triggered by myriad, benign events like movies, TV, or perhaps seeing someone else experience trauma.

But so long as the negative association is powerful enough, the unconscious mind thinks: "This is very dangerous. How do I keep myself from getting in this kind of situation again? I know, I'll attach terrible feelings to thunder and lightning, that way I'll steer clear in future and so be safe." Just like that a phobia is born. Attaching emotions to situations is one of the primary ways that humans learn. Sometimes we just get the wiring wrong.

How to overcome this fear?

Here are some of the tips that can improve your fear...

Go to some place where it is more difficult to hear the storm or witness lightning.

Deep breathing is so ineffective in helping people control a panic attack. All deep breathing does is try and restore calm to the body.

Watch tv like weather channels and think it's gonna be ok, It'll be over soon.

How to be safe?

Here's what you can do while there's thunder try turning off the switches and plug (like appliances; computers, toaster, heaters, lamps, etc).

Don't touch metal parts like when your in the car try not to touch window parts etc.

Talking on the phone isn't a good idea, can cause damage of the electric wiring or even electric shock.

Answer 2

Well doing something to keep your mind off the storm can make it seem to pass faster. I suppose you could listen to music on an ipod or mp3 player, which works for me. And keep in mind that you are safe inside your home and you aren't going to get struck by lightning. It can get very loud but listening to music can help drown that out, and if the flashes bother you I suppose you could just keep your eyes off the windows..

Answer 3

The chance of getting struck by lightning is low. That should make you feel better.

Answer 4

Recognize that the sound you hear is nothing more than nature, doing what it has done for millions of years.  Try to learn to take pleasure in that beauty.  Besides, unless you go outside with an iron rod in your hand, you will be fine, no matter how scary it may sound.

P.S. I grew up in Florida, which is the lightening capital of the world.

Answer 5

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