Claustrophobia is a fear of confined spaces. People suffering from this phobia begin to experience panic when they find themselves in an elevator, in a small room, in crowded places, on an airplane, etc. Fear is accompanied by heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, negative thoughts, sweating, trembling. Claustrophobia is treatable. And the sooner it begins, the more successful the recovery will be.
You will need
- - see a doctor;
- - take a course of therapy.
Instruction manual
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Claustrophobia is the most common type of phobia that affects more than 7% of the world's population. If no action is taken, the situation worsens over time. People stop visiting places where an attack can happen. Such avoidance further enhances fear. The longer a person hides from a problem, the more severe it gets.
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There are several methods for treating claustrophobia. Injection is a type of treatment that creates a situation that a person is afraid of panic. As therapy, use an elevator car, a small room, etc. Its essence lies in confronting a person with his fear. The realization that nothing terrible has happened becomes a powerful argument for healing.
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Modeling is a method of getting rid of a phobia when a patient observes a person who is engaged in pumping. The patient is taught to adopt his behavior and lead to the fact that a person independently realizes the groundlessness of his fears.
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The mismatch is that the patient is taught to use visualization and relaxation techniques when panic begins. While a person concentrates on mental and physical relaxation, they explain to him how and where the causeless phobia arises from. A person understands that his reaction to the source of fear does not correspond to his scheme, as a result of which attacks of claustrophobia disappear.
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In cognitive behavioral therapy, the patient is taught how to counteract at the time of the attack, and also to change thoughts, which creates a feeling of fear.
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Hypnosis is used in advanced cases. During hypnosis, relaxing and calming techniques are used to eliminate panic, fear and associated stereotypes.
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In some cases, medications are used to treat claustrophobia. It can be sedative syrups, drops, tablets, or stronger medicines. They help to cope with the physical symptoms of anxiety - palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and others.
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If claustrophobia is not treated, it becomes chronic.
It has been proven that the older the person, the faster the recovery.