What Is Astraphobia?

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Astraphobia is a severe condition that impacts both humans and animals by increasing one’s fear of weather, which includes floods, thunderstorms, and climate changes. Those affected by astraphobia are immediately influenced mentally and physically following extreme weather events tied to climate change and gradually as temperatures and sea levels rise over the course of years. Climate change doesn't only affect people's physical health by worsening preexisting conditions such as asthma, but astrophobia can also reciprocate mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
Astraphobia is a disease that has an array of signs and symptoms, common symptoms include panic attacks, chills, tremors, nausea and severe lacrimation, before or during

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