I have a fobia, I'm affraid of thunders and storms. I understand that it is irrational to be affraid of thunders, but I get totaly paralised when a storm hits. I can't move, I'm shaking and I get histerical. Can anyone give me some advice?
2006-07-09 11:41:19 · 8 answers · asked by Maryshka 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am no psychologist or physician, but recognizing that this is an irrational fear is the first step to recovery. If you can afford counseling, there are many in the area that you can arrange to talk with and get help. You can also get yourself some books to read upon these kinds of fears and what you can do to help avoid them. (the best and only way I know is to sit quietly in the midst of one and breath deeply and quietly speak positive words to yourself about the storm - and that you have no fear of it. You can reverse your fear (FEAR: FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL) realizing that it's a spirit and that you have not been given that fear - but you have power, love and a sound mind.
2006-07-09 11:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
maybe u saw many natural disaster movies when u were small. i think as someone said the recognition ur fear is the first step to ger rid of it. and counselling is a good idea. but i think u should put in ur mind that u r safe and nothing bad will happen. and if really something bad will happen it will be bc god decided so and nothing u can do, but again think in a positive way and that u r safe and try to get over ur fear which will make u a stronger person, bc being afraid won't do anything good for u, it will only parallize ur thinking.
2006-07-09 12:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's the best way, but perhaps you should quietly tell yourself "It's just noise" when the boomers hit. I have to think you can give yourself that positive reinforcement to get yourself through this. After all, you have survived countless storms, so if you remember that, you'll be on the road to conquering your fear.
Admitting you have the fear is the first step in dealing with it, after all. Good luck in conquering it - you WILL.
; )
2006-07-09 11:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by wheezer_april_4th_1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the EXACT same way and I'm 22.
When storms are in the forcast, I do something possitive to change my thoughts.
One thing I find works is to listen to my MP3 player and sit on my front porch and enjoy the cool air and the smell of rain.
2006-07-09 11:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to be ashamed of. Everybody has a fear of something. I hate spiders and have a fear of heights. Everybody gets over them in some way or another.
try taking some time to study the phenomenon and learn about how and why it happens. If you have a better understanding of it, you might get over your fear.
Just my opinion, see if it works.
2006-07-09 11:44:46 · answer #5 · answered by roccothegrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you feel this is inter fearing with your life. You can seek counseling, they will help you help yourself.I do understand, ,we all have some type of fear.Something we have to face and accept before we can overcome it.
2006-07-09 11:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by ocbeachmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this also. i hate them. when a thunderstorm comes I hold onto my Baby Daughter and Just hold her. before she was Born I held onto a stuffed animal. it helps really. Just try and stay calm. i know easy for you to say Susan lol. maybe talk to your dr. Good Luck.
2006-07-09 11:49:58 · answer #7 · answered by Proud Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
face it...easy to say, not so easy to do. Try to figure out why you are you afraid of a sound??? Try writing about your fears, then read it a few days later....you might even giggle.
2006-07-09 13:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by krazzi_katt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋