2006-12-09 03:04:04 · 4 answers · asked by summer girl 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It could be a lot of things. Without more information, I'll make some guesses.
First, do you feel claustrophobic in other situations? Perhaps you simply *are* claustrophobic. Nearly everyone has some type of phobia, ranging from very mild to severe. Perhaps something about being confined simply scares you, either from a negative past experience of from the thoughts of bad results from being confined. This, of course, doesn't mean you fear your daughter or that you don't love her.
It is, luckily, possible to overcome a phobia if you feel it is interfering with your ability to lead a "normal" life. For instance, repeated exposures to the stimulus which causes the phobic response (e.g. Having your daughter sit very close) while calmly reminding yourself that all is well and that you can easily move if you needed to, will most likely eventually extinguish this particular phobic response.
It can be very empowering to realize your ability to overcome something that distresses you. I wish you the best of luck, and hope that this answers your question!
2006-12-09 03:19:28 · answer #1 · answered by shawnabobonna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also feel claustrophobic if my child sat that close that I couldnt move my arms and would gently move them away a bit with a hug of course. Explain to her how it makes you feel. Everybody needs their space.
2006-12-09 11:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by Kevon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my son. explain to her what claustrophobia is and that you need a little space. She'll understand.
2006-12-09 11:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by CHRISTINE S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter is smothering you and you should tell her to not sit so close .
2006-12-09 11:07:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋