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Abstract
Fear of lightning and thunder is known as Astraphobia. It does not effects only children and adults but it is also a common phobia in animals. It can be due to different factors experiencing in life whereas it can change and affect the lifestyle of people. Cognitive behavioural therapy may be effective to overcome fear and anxiety. Here we are presenting a case of 50 year old male patient who had difficulty in swallowing and severe anxiety after seeing thunder lightening.
Keywords: Astraphobia, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Phobia, Fear, Anxiety
Introduction
Astraphobia, also known as brontophobia which is a specific phobia defined as an abnormal fear of lightning and thunder. It is observed in both humans and animals, where person fails to ease the fears and anxiety without help [1]. It is common in children, most cases of phobia slowly diminish over the years. Adults suffer from Astraphobia mainly experience traumatic event, electric shock during the event of thunder-lightning and fear of flooding in the water during heavy rain. Clinical manifestations includes fainting or unconsciousness for hours, sweating, anxiety, rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, hiding in a safe place, continuously watching for signs of weather, having fear of death, crying and seeking for company. Astraphobia if not treated, it can lead to...