Typical triggers of storms can include traumatic experiences such as a lightning strike nearby or a particularly threatening storm during childhood. Photo: PETER KNEFFEL/dpa
If the sound of thunder rumbling makes you panic or you dread a flash of lightning then fear not, you are not alone in worrying about thunderstorms.
Here's how to decide whether you need treatment, and how you can overcome this fear, plus further tips from psychologist Johannes Lanzinger.
