Storm induced anxiety

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Is that even a thing? We have the most spectacular thunder and lightening storm going on just now for the past hour or so and no signs of letting up and it's giving me serious anxiety. My pulse is racing and I just want to go and hide under the bed til it's over!
I think this might be the best/worse storm I've ever seen in my 30+years but is really freaking me out.

It will pass!

I had anxiety about the heat on Sunday, had a full blown panic attack as it felt so oppressive.

Could you try putting on a movie you really like and drowning it out?

Hi OP can you explain/figure out what exactly you’re anxious about? Are you in a safe spot indoors etc?

One can be anxious about virtually anything.anxiety is v personal
Avoidance and distraction if you’re anxious
Mindfulness app also help, lots of free sites. Headspace has some free content

Its the most lightning I've ever seen in one night! Epic weather here in Central Scotland..and a wee bit scary

I’d love a storm here. So hot.

It will pass. It won't last long. If you like to watch, go in a dark room and watch the lightning through a window. If you don't like it, do something that will distract you. It will be over before you know it.

I'm another one in Central Scotland. This is the most spectacular light show I've ever seen here!

OP, we're having building works done and currently have no roof - I feel your anxiety. Mother Nature is out tonight, showing us what she's got. Absolutely bloody incredible.

Crazy strobe like silent lightening here in Scotland,

Like a light show.

Never seen anything like it

I'm hardly ever anxious but wow, this is another level! The biggest crack of lightening just went off and I really had to talk myself down, it's ridiculous. I've never seen anything like it but it's fascinating.
I'm glued to the window watching it it it's just sent my heart rate sky high.

@dementedma I'm in Edinburgh and it's possibly the longest/loudest/craziest storm I've seen. It's amazing.

Wow I'm so envious sorry not helpful at all

I'm remember in Australia 20 years ago witnessing the most powerful thunderstorm and lightning and feeling both terrified and fascinated at the same time.

The heat in the south east of England has been totally oppressive and I'm very anxious that tomorrow is set for 36 😩🥵

I’m in Edinburgh too op, it’s crazy! I’ve never seen such constant lightening like this

Our storm was 5-6 hours last night!! Amazing photos on FB today, sadly I slept through most of it...

OP would you find it helpful to watch for the storm moving away, like with a lightning map

Sorry sent too soon, like this? www.lightningmaps.org/?lang=en

Obvious don’t click if it won’t help.

It's a storm. They happen, they pass. If you're inside and safe then why worry so much? What's the worst case scenario?

Oh woooow I've never seen anything like this before!

Hi OP I’m in the same storm! It really is amazing and long! Seems to be sheet lightening for the most part and although I love thunder and lightening I did check that you don’t get struck inside your home
It’ll be over soon I’m sure

I get that's it's irrational, I'm in myself which i don't think is helping.
It's so amazing, I can't tear myself away from watching it even if it is scaring me a bit

@RoseTintedAtuin I might have googled the same thing when I sounded like it was right above my house 😂

We’re getting a storm here in Manchester, my lightning alert app is pinging.

Way too hot, hope it clears the air.

I’m with you OP. I’m in Essex atm so the storm isn’t here yet, but I’m terrified of them, my kids know and sit with me..! I’m worried, looking at what’s in store over the next few days. Have you got a room that hasn’t got a window, like a utility room? If not, a room with blackout curtains?

Just sing.... Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens. Brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favourite things...

It’s at it’s peak now where I am.

37 weeks pregnant and boiling to death - finally a bit of breeze and relief!

OMgeeeeeee that thunder!!!

Wow. Actual envy.

I love a good storm. Actually, genuinely love it!

I think I can explain your anxiety. It's your brain's amygdala, the most primitive part of your brain trying to decipher whether to send 'Fight' or 'Flight' messages through.

Maybe, if you can recognise that, sit back and enjoy? Seriously. Go 'Wow!' -at the biggies! It's only a bunch of thuggy electricity!