Fear of wind (anemophobia)

Anemophobia is a fear of wind, from a strong breeze to a full storm. People with this fear may check forecasts constantly, stay indoors on blustery days, or lie awake listening to gusts at night. Draughts and air currents indoors can sometimes trigger it too.

About this phobia

The name comes from the Greek anemos, meaning wind. It is an uncommon term, also listed as ancraophobia. It sits close to astraphobia, the fear of thunder and lightning, and to lilapsophobia, a term for fear of tornadoes and hurricanes.

What it feels like

• Checking weather apps several times a day
• Cancelling plans when strong winds are forecast
• Feeling on edge at the sound of rattling windows

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Common questions

Is a fear of wind linked to past storms?

Sometimes. A frightening storm, damage to a home or a near miss with a falling branch can leave a lasting fear. For others there is no clear starting point, and the fear builds gradually.

How can you help?

I use hypnotherapy and NLP to change how your mind responds to the thing you fear, so the old alarm stops going off. Sessions are one to one over Zoom, and you get a recording of the hypnosis to listen to afterwards.

How many sessions will I need?

Many clients notice a real difference after one 90 minute session. If the fear goes back a long way, three sessions gives us room to make the change stick.

Ready to start?

Book a £49 consultation call and we’ll talk through your fear, or take the free suitability test first.

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