Overcoming a phobia of lightning

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 03:38 Written by putra Tuesday, 29 June 2010 03:38

For normal people, booming sound of thunder was enough to make afraid, especially with people who are phobic of thunder. People who have a phobia of lightning would be tortured if the rains come accompanied by lightning.

Lightning is one of the natural phenomenon that often happens. Some people there who like to watch it, yet many people are afraid and have a phobia. Excessive fear of sound and light with lightning is called Astraphobia.

Lightning phobia have characteristics in common with other phobias are sweating, shaking and crying when hearing or seeing lightning. These symptoms usually will increase if the person is alone. Many people who sought refuge like hiding behind a blanket, under the bed or hiding in a room to prevent the sound of lightning.

If this phobia continues over time, can lead to Agoraphobia or fear of leaving home. Children who are afraid of lightning could not be directly referred to by a phobia, because fear is one of a normal development. Small children can be said to have a phobia against lightning when the fear lasted for six months or more, if still scared, immediately looking for treatment, because it is difficult to treat phobias in adulthood.

The usual natural health treatment for a phobia of lightning through therapy, for example, by teaching how to motivate yourself that are not things to be afraid of lightning. Can also try to provide a positive atmosphere in the self-taught or used visualization exercises to calm.

Here are some ways you can do to overcome phobias by lightning, as quoted from eHow’s health care information, namely:

1. Discover the causes of fear. Trying to find an event in life that may have triggered the emergence of a phobia can help overcome fear.
2. Learn breathing techniques. This can help you relax when the mind is anxious, feeling in control and can help the mind become calm.
3. Collect knowledge about lightning. With so may help to understand the whole of the lightning, so it may find that the fear is derived from the dangers that are not real.
4. Feeling safe at home. Make sure that windows and doors are closed properly, causing a feeling of security inside the house.
5. Control the situation. Recognize fear and calm themselves, ask someone to stay with you when you’re trying to overcome that fear. Embed the courage to be able to defeat the fear and do not let panic drive you.

Basically lightning phobia can be treated until cured, so it is important to consult with mental health professionals and raise the courage within ourselves.

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