The word Claustrophobia has its origin in the Latin “Claustrum” which means (closed bolt) and the Greek “Phobia” whose meaning is (irrational fear of something in particular), then it can be said that Claustrophobia is fear, fear or panic that is presented in an unhealthy way to be in a closed place Claustrophobia is considered an anxiety disorder, which is a type of mental illness where great anguish is shown due to a specific circumstance that is being experienced at a certain time.
In this particular case, claustrophobic people generally express that what they experience is feeling trapped in a small place with no way out, which may indicate that the phobia is not actually being in a small place, fear appears because they feel that they can stay locked there and in this way they usually feel that they can die asphyxiated because somehow they feel that they lack air and cannot breathe, for them that would be the most negative aspect of being in those places.
People who suffer from this phobia usually avoid certain specific places such as small rooms , elevators, tunnels, the subway, underground spaces, diagnostic medical equipment such as CT or MRI, and in very extreme cases even revolving doors can present a A big problem for this type of people, they usually look for other options to be able to fulfill their mission, such as climbing stairs or traveling by bus because in this way they feel safer and more calm.
The anxiety disorder that people with claustrophobia present usually manifest themselves physically in different ways that usually involve unusual behaviors, in most cases they feel that they have little space so they tend to limit movements. In addition to shortness of breath, people who suffer from claustrophobia often feel palpitations, sweating, shaking and dizziness, these are usually the most frequent symptoms.
The causes of having this fear may be due to some personal experience, such as having been locked in a small place, or it may be indirect, having heard that someone else has experienced a similar situation. However, it should be taken into account that phobias can be overcome, with therapy treatments, relaxation techniques, among others.
