[MissInvisible]

I don't know if this is a weird phobia but I've had this phobia since I was little. It's not the rumble that scares me, it's the flash of lighting. I went to work in a thunderstorm and it wasn't so great for me. I was so glad when I arrived at work. I find the noise to be exciting but whenever I see a flash of light, that scares me. I wish I could get over it. Does anyone have any tips how I can get over this phobia? I hope I'm not the only one with this phobia.

[Odee]

You're by far not the only person with this phobia.

How did you deal with this fear when you are little? Such as, how did your parents treat you? I used to always leave my bed and go to sleep where ever my mom was up or sleeping. She was fascinated by storms and would sit outside to watch them, so I believe that helped me diminish the intimidation of them.

Also: The majority of lightening is between clouds, and are not ground strikes. So the vast majority of the lightening you witness are harmless electric discharges in the sky.

Now tornadoes! I'll panic.

[MissInvisible]

Originally Posted by Odee

You're by far not the only person with this phobia.

How did you deal with this fear when you are little? Such as, how did your parents treat you? I used to always leave my bed and go to sleep where ever my mom was up or sleeping. She was fascinated by storms and would sit outside to watch them, so I believe that helped me diminish the intimidation of them.

Also: The majority of lightening is between clouds, and are not ground strikes. So the vast majority of the lightening you witness are harmless electric discharges in the sky.

Now tornadoes! I'll panic.

I'm not sure. I was on my own and I'd have to deal with it myself.