&gt; It has been happening to increasingly often, 3 times in the past week so far.

Are you seeing a doctor?  

If you aren't seeing a doctor, then all you are doing is pandering for attention.  If you are seeing a doctor, then find a different one because any doctor that can't get people over some of the most simplistic irrational fears is not a good doctor.

I'm sick and tired of people who proclaim that everyone is traumatized and it's emotionally damaging but at the same time, the treat it like a fucking joke and don't do anything about it.  It's almost like they are completely full of shit.