Even when soneone bursts a balloon or paper bag I am terrified and embarassed at aged 70. I have avoided invitations to celebratory events because there might be party poppers or fireworks. As for thunderstorms, it's easy for people to say relax or look out of the window. I have lost a job in the past that entailed working outdoors and haven't turned up for work because thunder was forecast and I was too frightened to motorcycle out in the open to work. I too experienced the starting pistol syndrome at a race meeting . It's getting worse as the years go by. My early life was spent in air raid shelters being rocked by explosions. I tried hypnotherapy that included listening to a tape at home but it hasn'nt worked and I really want to be rid of this crippling thing. Is there anyone out there with a definite cure? I cannot afford to go to another hypnotherapist . I DREAD the summer and storms.HELP!
You are not alone, I share the same phobia by: Adriana
..i always wondered if there was anyone else in this world who shared the same terrible phobia as me..and after reading your blog i almost burst to tears because i couldnt believe that someone else feels exactly the way i feel when it comes to fireworks, firecrackers, balloons or anything that makes a bang..i have suffered terribly because of this fear..my life has been trully miserable and i really want to cure it..i have never enjoyed a firework display, birthday party, because i have to run as far away as possible and cover my ears so heard that it hurts and i also have terrible terrible panick attacks..i feel the same as you and i will be trying hypnosis..i know that this is rooted far beyond my memories..somewhere in a past life.
same here by: Anonymous
we have the same exact situation.. too sad that no one doesnt seem want to believe what we feel when the phobia attacks..because of this I hate new year's eve. :(
