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What phobia means? ,[object Object],Is a form of anxiety disorderthat leads to an irrational fear of a certain situation or object. A prolonged or intense anxiety can lead to phobia.,[object Object]

Causes of Claustrophobia,[object Object],Can develop from either a traumatic childhood experience (such as being trapped in a small space during a childhood game), or from another unpleasant experience later on in life involving confined spaces (such as being stuck in an elevator).,[object Object]

Symptoms of Claustrophobia,[object Object],When a person with claustrophobia finds herself in a restricted space, her body responds in certain ways.,[object Object]

Sweating.,[object Object],Accelerated. heartbeat.,[object Object],Nausea.,[object Object],Fainting.,[object Object],Light-headedness.,[object Object],Shaking.,[object Object],Hyperventilation.,[object Object]

Situations that can cause anxiety in claustrophobia sufferers:,[object Object],Being inside a room: the individual will look for an exit, for example, at a movie theatre,[object Object],Being inside a car: the individual will avoid driving on the highway or major roads where there is heavy traffic,[object Object],Being inside a building: the individual will avoid taking elevators,[object Object],Being at a party: the individual will stand near a door,[object Object],Being on an airplane.,[object Object]

Claustrophobia Treatment:,[object Object],There is no cure for claustrophobia, however, there are several forms of treatment that can help an individual control her condition.,[object Object]

Treatment for claustrophobia can include behavior therapy, exposure therapy, drugs or a combination of several treatments.,[object Object]

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