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ladydi1961 07/26/2012

All that I can say is I HATE thunderstorms.

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arfie 07/26/2012

I sleep like a baby during thunderstorms. Love 'em. They agitate me greatly on their approach, but once they arrive, I calm to a deep serenity.

My dog can relate, though. Poor critter has to sleep with me during a thunderstorm, if he can sleep at all.

unlivedlife 07/28/2012

I love them too...May I ask what about the thunderstorm that bothers you the most>

MillaSofia 07/28/2012

Lady, generally I like storms, but there have been times when the PTSD and brain chems were so bad, that every sound of thunder jolted me like a prick of pain all over my body. Did you have bad experiences in storms, or is it the noise? Lightning?

CindysRain 07/28/2012

Sorry to hear that ladydi. This is the best place to vent though.

I absolutely love every second of a storm. But I do hate, hate, hate severe heat and humidity, which I know some people love, so I do understand.

deleted_user 07/29/2012

I love a good thunderstorm with amazing fireworks display:)

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