1. Claustrophobia Definition Causes  Symptoms Treatment

2. Definition Claustrophobia - (from Latin claustrum"a shut-in place" and Greek φόβος, phóbos, "fear") is the fear of having no escape and being in closed spaces. - It is an anxiety disorder - It often results in panic attacks

3. Causes Unpleasant experiences later on in life Bad childhood experiences

4. Examples ofbad childhood experiences Example 1: Being locked up by the parents in a small dark room. Example 2: Some children games.

5. Examples of unpleasant experiences later on in life Example 1: From village life to urban apartment

6. Examples of unpleasant experiences later on in life Example 2: “Capsule hotel” in Japan

7. Example 3: Jean-Paul Sartre’s play Behind Closed Doors (No Exit)

8. Symptoms Light Symptomsattempt to get out becoming mad losing control dry mouth sweating crying shaking Severe Symptoms accelerated heartbeat lightheadedness Fainting difficult breathe Hyperventilation nausea inability to speak

9. Treatment 1. Counseling 2. Medication 3. Relaxation

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