what is this? claustrophobia?

Question

as far as i know, claustrophobia is when you are in a small room and the walls feel like they are closing in, or like a fear of small spaces. but what i have is like more of a fear of getting stuck, i think. i am afraid of elevators because i am afraid they will crash, and i hate that feeling when they move, and i hate when too many people are in it and somethimes i get dizzy. if the elevator is bigger i feel better, but i still hate it. i will never go in a tanning bed because i am afraid i will get stuck and burn. i can go in my closet (not a walk in) and be fine, unless the doors locked from the outside (cuz then i'd be stuck). and when im sitting at a table and too many things are by me i push them away, i like to have space. in cars, i get scared when there are too many other cars. when in say a grocery store and there are too many people i feel like i am in their way and i leave the area. in a clothes store i feel like those racks that stick out are going to poke my eyes (2bcont)

(continued) if my legs get stuck under a low table i panic. i dont like getting stuck. i dont know what to call this. is this claustrophobia? or is it paranoia or many phobias mixed together or what?

Answer 1

You're right. Claustrophobia is a fear of close and tight places. It doesn't have to be a room... it can be an oxygen mask or a divers mask.