I have this unbearable, severe fear of warm weather and humid heat. I live in Canada, Ontario, and this summer has been scorching like Dalí's famous painting "The Persistence of Memory." Honestly, I have developed such disdain and fear over the heat, that I rarely leave the house now. I'm too afraid to meet my friends, take photographs, go on hikes, travel, go to museums, etc. all because of this bloody heat. Has anyone experienced a phobia towards heat? This phobia has put a hindrance on me getting a job or volunteering this summer. I have socialized maybe three times with friends this summer. I do not know what to do. It's going to be hot again tomorrow and all next week. All I can think of is September and October. This phobia is ruining my life. I'm missing out on creating memories and meaningful art and experiences. I have spent my days in doors, and it is slightly making me go mad. The AC doesn't cool the entire apartment, and sometimes it is difficult to cool it with one room alone. This weather has been nothing but heat warnings with a high humidex. The thought of a heat stroke and passing out sends chills down my spine. It's nerve-wracking to think about -- makes me twitch and shiver in disgust with fear.
Does anyone have some insightful and positive advice? I have tried exposure therapy on my own twice, and I felt extremely panicky. I almost had a heat stroke last summer, and since then I barely have left the house during summer weather. I miss hiking and taking photography photos. Most of all, I miss socializing. I need to live in the Yukon, Calgary, or some cooler place in British Colombia. This heat is insane for Ontario. Wealth of advice would be kindly appreciated.