Whats the word...?

Question

Is there a such thing as a phobia to sevre weather or thunderstorms specifically?If so is there a word for it...?

Okay,thanks!Everytime there is a thunderstorm I head for somewhere to sleep and cry myself asleep.A couple of days ago we had a terrible storm and I began to cry my eyes out!

Answer 1

Here is an article I found out about "Thunderstorm Phobia"


What is Thunderstorms Phobia?
Defined as "a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of thunder and lightning", each year this surprisingly common phobia causes countless people needless distress.

Known by a number of names - Astraphobia, Astrapophobia, Brontophobia, Keraunophobia, Ceraunophobia, Tonitrophobia, Fear of Thunder and Lightning being the most common - the problem often significantly impacts the quality of life. It can cause panic attacks and keep people apart from loved ones and business associates. Symptoms typically include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread, although everyone experiences thunderstorms phobia in their own way and may have different symptoms. .

Like all fears and phobias, thunderstorms phobia is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was likely 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: "Ahh, this whole thing 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 thunderstorms phobia is born. Attaching emotions to situations is one of the primary ways that humans learn. Sometimes we just get the wiring wrong.

The actual phobia manifests itself in different ways. Some sufferers experience it almost all the time, others just in response to direct stimuli. Everyone has their own unique formula for when and how to feel bad.

Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

Well, I started to say "cliimataphobia" but now I think that it's "climaxiphobia" or fear of orgasm. Sorry...

Answer 3

that was scary last night

Answer 4

nope not as far as i know :)

Answer 5

http://www.stormphobia.org/faq/index.shtml#WhatIs_SWP

this site should answer your question