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I'm sorry. I live in Virginia too. Right now I'm in Norfolk and I hear some thunder and it is very rainy and very windy. I'm getting the storm that you just had so I understand you being nervous.

When I get nervous,

~I talk to God.

~I also try to turn on the tv to a funny show and laugh. When you laugh, it makes you less afraid. So try to watch something funny on tv or on the internet.

~Also, if someone is awake, I talk to someone.

~Cuddling with a stuffed animal helps too, I'm 19 and I still do it lol.

~After a while you will get used to storms and they may not bother you anymore. So the more storms you go through, the more you will get used to them. It's okay to be a little nervous, we all are/ once were I'm sure.

~Also, try to think of the thunder as angels in heaven playing drums, or someone bowling. Close your eyes when it thunders and think of a bowling alley, or drums.

~When you see lightning, think of fireworks! :)

~Singing helps too. Whenever it thunders, think of it as drums and try to hum or sing a song to it.

~You can also listen to music. If you don't like the sound of thunder, turn up your headphones really high and close your eyes, and sing to the music. I used to do that when I was younger and it has worked. Music also gives you a burst of energy and confidence you may need to get through the storm. Dance around your room if you have to, be happy, and remember that the storm will be over soon. The worser the storm, the quicker it will go away.

~Learning about thunder and lightening can help too. A lot of people are scared because they don't know anything about it. Try asking your parents, to go online and find out what they are, what they do, an how to stay safe.

Tornadoes? You're not in Kansas so don't worry about them okay? Also, try to think about the people in Kansas and Oklahoma who have tornadoes all the time. That'll make you feel better too. Knowing that it's not as bad over here in Virginia.

Good luck :)