Claustrophobia, an anxiety disorder, was in the news in Tuesday’s episode of Bigg Boss 17. Ankita Lokhande was found saying that Sushant Singh Rajput also had claustrophobia. Another contestant Abhishek Kumar claimed that he has claustrophobia. Here we will know what is claustrophobia and what precautions should be taken if someone has health related problem of this type of anxiety.
What is claustrophobia?
Many times it is seen that some people feel afraid while going to places like MRI machine, small room or lift. There they start feeling suffocated. This mental condition is called claustrophobia. In such a situation, panic attack may occur. In this, one has to face severe sweating, shivering in the body, nervousness, dry throat, headache and sometimes unconsciousness.
These are the symptoms
If you also feel scared in airplanes or elevators, then it could be claustrophobia. If you feel nervous or have a panic attack after going into a closed place like an elevator or a small room, do not take it lightly. This is a type of anxiety disorder. This is called claustrophobia. There is a need to take therapy for this.
What to do if you have a claustrophobia attack
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When such symptoms occur, do not run here and there, stand at one place completely.
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If you are driving, park the car somewhere and stand still and wait for the symptoms to normalize.
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Adapt yourself to the environment. Look at the people or things around you and feel them.
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Control your breathing. Take deep breaths slowly and keep positive thoughts in your mind.
Take measures like this
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Psychotherapy and counseling can help in getting rid of this fear.
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If you feel symptoms of this type of anxiety disorder, do not ignore it. In such a situation therapy is required.
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Only experts can tell you that such symptoms are appearing due to claustrophobia.
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If symptoms of claustrophobia appear, meet a psychologist or psychiatrist. They get rid of this fear through psychotherapy and counselling.
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Some medicines and supplements are also given for its treatment, but to remove the fear sitting in your mind, you yourself will have to be mentally strong.