meteophobia
Meteophobia is the fear of weather, including specific weather conditions such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, or tornadoes.
Fear of weather
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Thunderstorms
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to weather stimuli
risk factors
- • Traumatic weather events
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May be linked to traumatic weather experiences or learned behavior from caregivers
related phobias
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