Fear of earthquakes? (and pregnant women...)

[Deleted member 37343]

Does anyone have a fear of earthquakes? My fear of earthquakes almost reminds me of the things that bother me which is connected to my PTSD. I become super hyper vigilant to anything that may be an earthquake whether if it be the slightest feelings or sounds of shaking. It's all funny, embarrassing, and annoying at how my own breath with sometimes make me panic and freeze. When I think there is an earthquake, I'll stop everything I'm doing, freeze, my eyes widen and I become very alert, and my breath will either slow down immensely or I hold my breath for as long as I can. I can sleep through thunderstorms, rain storms, airplanes and trains, but I've woken up from a deep sleep to the slightest sound of shaking or feeling of shaking. By waking up, I mean shocked awake and already panicking but also holding my breath. When there is an earthquake, I can't do anything but stay frozen and panic later(when it's over). I was just wondering if other people have a similar fear or react the same way.

Also.. one of my weirdest quirks. I wouldn't say fear as in afraid like fear of clowns or snakes. It's just, pregnant women, seeing and thinking about them, it makes me super uncomfortable. My friend and I were talking about pregnant women last night. We were just joking as I expressed my exaggerated thoughts on pregnant women and I nearly threw up. I felt sick, got a headache, and started to get antsy and nervous. I'd scratch myself and couldn't sit still. I'm sorry if this offends anyone because it's not that I hate pregnant women, pregnancy, or giving birth. Scientifically looking at it, it's amazing! It's phenomenal for a human to be able to create a life... but once you take science out of it, I shutter. I just can't help it.

 

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Interesting. I don't personally have a fear of earthquakes but I can understand the logic behind the fear. I am sure there is a logical reaction regarding your feelings towards pregnancy as well. One possibility is that you encountered a pregnant woman just prior to your trauma and your brain made the association and therefore sees them as a potential danger warning.

 

[Gs172003]

I live in an area where they are possible but not likely to be damaging. I've had trimmers happen but nothing major.

 

[watundah]

I was in Tokyo when the Fukishima earthquake happened. I thought I was going to die. I was trapped at the airport for a hellish 24 hours, after evacuation onto the tarmac after the first major quake, then trying to sleep on the floor thru numerous aftershocks. So, yes, I understand your fear! Fortunately, I live in an area that has no earthquakes. I do travel a lot, however, and now try to seek out areas without earthquakes. This is very difficult to do and too limiting!! I guess if there is anything positive to consider, many earthquake prone areas are now much better at constructing resistant buildings.