Astrapophobia Information
Astrapophobia is a fear of thunder, lightning and storms; especially common in young children. Sufferers experience Anxiety even when they realize the risk of harm is very small. Consequently, when indoors they might seek shelter under a bed, in a closet or in a basement. They generally keep a watchful eye on the sky and remain alert for reports of electrical storms.
Astrapophobia Causes
Causes unknown - other than a natural childhood fear or the sufferer experiencing a traumatic event during a thunder/electrical storm.
Astrapophobia Treatments
There are no specific treatments for Astrapophobia other than Counseling or Graduated Exposure Therapy.
Astrapophobia is a fear of thunder, lightning and storms; especially common in young children. Sufferers experience Anxiety even when they realize the risk of harm is very small. Consequently, when indoors they might seek shelter under a bed, in a closet or in a basement. They generally keep a watchful eye on the sky and remain alert for reports of electrical storms.
Astrapophobia Causes
Causes unknown - other than a natural childhood fear or the sufferer experiencing a traumatic event during a thunder/electrical storm.
Astrapophobia Treatments
There are no specific treatments for Astrapophobia other than Counseling or Graduated Exposure Therapy.