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Storm Anxiety
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For a good reason, anticipating the advent of a hurricane, tornado, blizzard, or any other catastrophic event causes worry and worries among those who live in its path.
Natural catastrophes cause enormous disruptions in people s lives, including physical and mental health issues and substantial economic obstacles. The constant news about a storm s impending approach may exacerbate your worry, tension, and terror. The reality is that storms can be very frightening, and if you ve had a traumatic experience in your life, it could be frightening for anyone, says Michael Lewis, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana. It doesn t have to be a child. It can be a young adult. It can be an older adult. We have all kinds of people that contact us.