I feel utterly ridiculous admitting this, but I'm really scared of the storm

[Sayithowiseeit]

I have no idea why, I've never been scared of storms before and actually enjoyed them.

But tonight im really scared. And I feel ridiculous for it. What's wrong with me? How long will it go on for? How can I tell when its stopping? Is there an app I can use to see when we're over the worst?

Last one like an explosion

Scared

Thank you for all the handholding. I felt really silly posting but its really scary. Very loud.

Ive put headphones on but I can still hear and see it. I live in a small village now whereas I lived in the city before so maybe that's why im more anxious.

I’m in Suffolk too

I use the windy app. There is a weather radar view that currently shows a long line of lightning strikes drifting up the east coast across Suffolk and Norfolk.

OP just tuck yourself into bed and remind yourself that you are safe . Have s good sleep now.X

You’re not daft to feel on edge. It’s a real cluster of a storm that’s been going on a while. I’m a bit further south from you, it’s lessening a bit here as it travels up the coast. So just rest assured that it will lessen, but will still rumble on for a bit. The way my garden was being lit up was nuts, lost power for a moment too.

I do tend to check out lightning maps website, just because I like to know what’s going on - it lessens my worry knowing that I can see what’s happening.

If you’re still feeling on edge, maybe try closing any curtains and finding some music or a podcast to listen to just for a bit of distraction. Or, keep posting on here, a sure a few of us could keep you company.

Its quite scary isn't it?

Same here and it's too hot for hiding under the covers. 😰

Thank you all for being so kind. When I posted i was on the verge of having a panic attack and ive calmed a bit from that. I hope it stops soon.

It should stop fairly soon the weather report said that is severe thunder storm would end in the early hours of Saturday.
So I think it will be passing your area soon 🤞
Deep breaths, and remember you're not alone, cuz we're all here with you keeping you company!

The storm is awful right now. I’m not scared of them as a rule but this one has me a bit nervy,

It’s also keeping me awake and my son is getting married tomorrow.

Hope you have a lovely day @MferMonsterSearchingForRedemption

Yes! Iv never heard thunder so loud before, seems to be moving away now though

I’m jealous. I love thunder and lightning. It’s just dry where I am at the moment. Happy for you to send the storm my way OP! Hope you are ok and yes it will pass.

Good luck with the wedding! It’s usually dry the day after a storm so should be ok.

I really hope you wake up to a lovely bright day and your family has an amazing day

We have these storms (but much more extreme ) every year in Poland and they are very loud and shocking but if you stay indoors you will be 100% safe. Promise!

We have thunder lightning and rain love it.
I do wish it was much rougher with rough winds to.

Can you put on some familiar TV shows, comforting stuff. Del boy, old episodes of escape to the country or something

Take your mind off it

💐💐

We had a loud rumble that sounded like a plane with lots of bangs at the end. Close thunder scares me too when it's loud or just the bangs rather than rumbles.

I’m up in Yorkshire and had no idea some places were experiencing storms!

@Sayithowiseeit I promise you, you will be absolutely fine. Everything is always so much scarier at night time x

Do y'all get tornados there, or no?

Google tells me 30-50 a year but last major one was 2005!

I like a storm but I also get scared. Its hitting us now, we're in north Wales in a caravan..the rain is so loud on the roof and whilst its a nice sound, I didn't want to look out in case our car was floating away as its been non stop😂

Definitely don't feel as safe as I would in a house!