To start i'm new here and want to say hello to everyone that's reading this.
So, here's my deal. Last year my high school was blown away by an EF5 tornado. Yes.... the Parkersburg tornado.
Ever since then I am terrified of staying in my home during a severe storm (this wouldn't be such a big deal, but I live in Iowa). I fear for the lives of my two wonderful children and the life of my lovely wife as well as myself anytime I hear even the words "Severe Thunderstorm Watch."
Even as I type this there is a Tornado Watch that my home isn't even a part of and I'm terrified that the weather forecasters are wrong and the storms will hit my house.
Would you say this is a symptom of PTSD or is it just a phobia that I need to face and get over? I'm very confused at the moment. My wife is at her wits end from it and I'm sure that this isn't the way that a father should act around his very impressionable two year old son.
Any serious responses would be wonderful
Thanks in advance.
So, here's my deal. Last year my high school was blown away by an EF5 tornado. Yes.... the Parkersburg tornado.
Ever since then I am terrified of staying in my home during a severe storm (this wouldn't be such a big deal, but I live in Iowa). I fear for the lives of my two wonderful children and the life of my lovely wife as well as myself anytime I hear even the words "Severe Thunderstorm Watch."
Even as I type this there is a Tornado Watch that my home isn't even a part of and I'm terrified that the weather forecasters are wrong and the storms will hit my house.
Would you say this is a symptom of PTSD or is it just a phobia that I need to face and get over? I'm very confused at the moment. My wife is at her wits end from it and I'm sure that this isn't the way that a father should act around his very impressionable two year old son.
Any serious responses would be wonderful
Thanks in advance.