Storm Anxiety: Grounding Tricks & Expert Tips

0:00It's April 30th, Birmingham News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. Recent storms tearing through Central Alabama got folks talking about storm anxiety, and experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say it's super common during bad weather. Your brain sees those thunder claps and heavy rain as a straight of danger, kicking off fear, panic attacks, and stuff like a pounding heart or trouble breathing. This hits harder if you've got past trauma from storms or other rough events, messing with your focus when you need it most. The good news is, grounding tricks can help, like deep breaths to calm that racing pulse and clear your head, so you stick to your safety plan. Experts push staying in the loop on updates without going overboard, and if anxiety starts running your daily routine, hit up a pro for real support. To weather it better.