Do I Have Anemophobia?

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 anemophobia. Anemophobia, also called ancraophobia, is a term that encompasses a variety of air-related phobias. For example, some people are afraid of gusty winds, others of drafts, and some fear swallowing air (aerophagia). People may experience mild or severe symptoms. Anemophobia is often related to other weather-based phobias. When someone has a fear of severe storms, this is called lilapsophobia. Astraphobia is the fear of, for example, thunder and lightning.

Based on your answers, you may be displaying one or two signs of anemophobia. It may be useful to plan a visit to your doctor. Anemophobia is a term that encompasses a variety of 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 may be more likely to occur in individuals who have survived a tornado or other severe weather disaster. People who are afraid of losing control of their lives are more likely to have air-related phobias.

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.