What is brontaphobia?

Brontophobia is the fear of thunder. It is a specific phobia and falls under the category of an anxiety disorder. There are a few possible ways that brontophobia can have negative impacts on one's daily life.

People with brontophobia may try to avoid outdoor activities when there is a chance of thunderstorms. This can interfere with their opportunities for socializing, recreation, and exercise.

Furthermore, those dealing with brontophobia can experience severe increases in anxiety and stress during thunderstorms. These intense reactions can come suddenly and unexpectedly and become hard to control or anticipate. This can impair concentration at school, reduce work productivity, create significant difficulties with sleep schedules, lead to the development of phobias related to storms in general, cause problems with self-image, contribute to feelings of alienation, and ultimately have negative effects on a person's quality of life.