Hi, I am new here but I haven't seen anyone else posting about this. I have had anxiety for most of my life, and have been diagnosed with panic disorder, gad, ocd, and some other stuff. I have been on Zoloft for 4 years and my panic attacks are mostly under control. What I struggle with the most right now is fear of tornados (lilapsophobia). I live in the northeast, in an area that very rarely experiences tornados. I have never been in a tornado, but my fear started when I was a child and was in a tornado warning for the first time. I recently started college, and being away from home has made the phobia worse. I am constantly checking multiple weather apps, and get anxiety if it is even cloudy. Whenever it rains, I immediately go into the basement of my building (safest place to be in a tornado) even if it isn't storming. I start having panic attacks if I hear thunder. My fear is controlling my life and I have started cancelling my plans if the forecast says rain. I know it is irrational, because I don't live in an area that really gets tornados, but this doesn't stop me from being afraid. Ive been in therapy in the past but recently had to stop due to school starting and my school has a very bad counseling center. Has anyone dealt with anything similar?
Tornado phobia help
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I have to admit, its the first time, that i have heard about this phobia. From what you have told us about you, it seems as if you had a traumatising experience with the subject and this now has lead to you having those illogical fears. You said you had therapy before, are you able to contact your former counselling centre? They might be able to refer you somewhere close to you. Also have you learn some strategies in your therapy? It might be a good idea to revisit those strategies.
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I agree with