Terrified of Thunderstorms

by Aaliyah
(Newark)

i am terrified of thunderstorms. it is like they rule my world i am constantly watching the sky, the news forecast and when a thunderstorm takes place i have to go to the bathroom, my heart starts beating fast and i want to cry but i can't i am constantly on the weather site watching out to see if there is a storm.

if i hear there is a thunderstorms and it is dark outside i will get into bed a go to sleep before the storm happens ,and just knowing that i nor anyone else can do anything about the storms just makes me upset and fearful .people have been telling me o there is nothing to be afraid about but can't help it the storms r what is making me feel very scared some please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!