Why Do I Have A Fear Of Wind?

Do you experience panic attacks?

When exposed to wind, do you experience fear of losing control?

When exposed to wind, do you experience fear of fainting?

When exposed to wind, do you experience fear of harm or illness?

When exposed to wind, do you experience guilt, shame, and/or self-blame?

Do you withdraw from others?

When exposed to wind, do you experience fear of dying?

Are you confused and do you have trouble concentrating?

Do you feel sad or hopeless?

Do you experience anxiety and fear?

Do you experience anger, irritability, and/or mood swings?

Based on your answers, it is very unlikely that you have a clinical problem with fearing wind or air. There are people, however, who suffer from anemophobia. Anemophobia, also called ancraophobia, is a term that encompasses a variety of air-related phobias. Some people suffer from aerophagia, in which they fear swallowing air. Others are afraid of gusty winds or drafts. The phobia may be mild or severe. Anemophobia is often related to other weather-based phobias. Lilapsophobia is a condition in which a person has a fear of severe storms. Astraphobia is the fear of, for example, thunder and lightning. If you would like to understand better these types of phobias, you can always talk to your doctor.

Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or two signs of a fear of wind. These signs are often related to a condition called anemophobia. It may be useful to plan a visit to your doctor. Anemophobia is a term that encompasses a variety of air-related phobias. People who are afraid of losing control of their lives are more likely to have air-related phobias. Some people who suffer from anemophobia are afraid that a strong wind will blow away items of value. Others may be worried that a gusty wind will break down their houses. This type of anemophobia is often related to a fear of losing personal identity and is more likely to occur in persons who have survived a severe weather disaster.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have anemophobia. It may be very important to seek medical support for your symptoms. Anemophobia is a term that encompasses a variety of air-related phobias. Many people who suffer from this condition don’t think it’s needed to receive treatment, because they can just avoid the ‘object’ that causes fear. However, most phobias have a cure, but there is no single treatment available for all types. The type of treatment depends on the person itself and the severity of the symptoms. Sometimes a combination of treatments works best, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or medication.