CLAUSTROPHOBIA

Introduction:

Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder. It is an intense fear which can effect a person's daily life.

Claustrophobic people are generally not afraid of confined spaces but of what could happen there.

Reasons of claustrophobia:

Claustrophobia is often caused by a traumatic event experienced during childhood.

For example, adults may develop claustrophobia if, as a child, they were trapped or kept in a confined space.

How common is Claustrophobia?

About 12.5% of population has claustrophobia (08-Feb-2023). It is more common in females.

What triggers claustrophobia?

• Tunnels

• Revolving Doors

• Garages

• Windowless rooms

• Airplanes

• Locked cars

• Elevators

• Closets

• Caves

• Crowded areas.

• MRI machines

• Rooms with sealed windows

Symptoms of claustrophia:

• Sweating or Shaking

• Tightness in chest or rapid breathing

• Rapid heartbeat 

• Chills or flushing (red, not face)

• Dizziness

• Dry mouth

• Ringing in ears.

• Numbness or tingling

Emotional Symptoms:

• Fear of losing control 

• Fear of fainting

• Anxiety

• Understanding that the fear is irrational, but you can't overcome it.

• Fear of dying

Treatment:

This phobia can be treated by talking about it, to someone you believe the most. You may talk to a psychatrist or psychologist.

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