Chlostrophobia?

Question

I think i have chlostrophobia. I can't stand in lines with other people close to me and i hate having a shower because i feel so confind. I don't have a problem with lifts though. Just the thought of being in a small space makes me feel sick to my stomach.

What can I do??

Yeah sorry it didn't look right, the spell check wasn't working

Answer 1

I would advise seeing your GP.

There are a few kinds of psychotherapy to cure the claustrophobia:

Flooding - This is a form of exposure treatment, where the patient is exposed to confined spaces. The realisation that they have encountered their most dreaded object or situation, and come to no actual harm, can be a powerful form of therapy.

Counter-conditioning - This is a method of systematic desensitization, whereby the patient is taught to use specific relaxation and visualisation techniques when experiencing phobia-related anxiety. The phobic trigger is slowly introduced, step-by-step, while the person concentrates on attaining physical and mental relaxation. Eventually, they can confront the source of their fear without feeling anxious.

Modeling - Similarly, this is where a patient is shown people flooding, and are encouraged to mimic the confidence.

Cognitive behaviour therapy - the person is encouraged to confront and change the specific thoughts and attitudes that lead to feelings of fear.

Medications - Drugs such as tranquilizers and anti-depressants. Drugs known as beta blockers may be used to treat the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a pounding heart.

I hope this helps,

Cheeky Chic

Answer 2

Not being a psychologist I don't have much advice to offer. However, in case you want to do some research on the internet about it, it's correctly spelled Claustrophobia.

Answer 3

there is really no way to get rid of it. but you can try to withstand it. of course itll be hard but i have the same problem. so take it with baby steps. i find that when you go to bed, wrap yourself in your covers burrito style. so your legs should be wrapped tightly in your covers. that should trigger the same feeling but you're already in bed and that should calm you down. thats just a beginning step. anyways good luck!