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What Are The Symptoms Of Claustrophobia?

When I start thinking about going into a close in area ,I start feeling like I can not catch my breath . Is this a sign of anxiety? I have to take a trip soon thoughts of boarding a plane is not good . What do I need to do to make this travel uneventful?
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Claustrophobia may bring on feelings similar to a panic attack, which may cause Sweating, Rapid heart beat, Shortness of breath or hyperventilation, Trembling, Lightheadedness or fainting, Nausea, Feelings of dread, terror, panic etc.

In your case, for the time being, I don't think you have claustrophobia. Here you are just apprehending about something which may or may not happen. That just amounts to apprehension and anxiety.

The best option for the time being is to ignore the symptoms and get on with the travel because, these symptoms cannot harm you. You may consult a psychologist / psychiatrist for evaluation and assessment and then for treatment.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Claustrophobia?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Claustrophobia may bring on feelings similar to a panic attack, which may cause Sweating, Rapid heart beat, Shortness of breath or hyperventilation, Trembling, Lightheadedness or fainting, Nausea, Feelings of dread, terror, panic etc. In your case, for the time being, I don t think you have claustrophobia. Here you are just apprehending about something which may or may not happen. That just amounts to apprehension and anxiety. The best option for the time being is to ignore the symptoms and get on with the travel because, these symptoms cannot harm you. You may consult a psychologist / psychiatrist for evaluation and assessment and then for treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.