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Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder that involves the fear of
enclosed or confined spaces. Claustrophobes may suffer from panic
attacks in situations such as being in elevators, trains or aircraft.
Conversely, people who are prone to having panic attacks will often
develop claustrophobia. If a panic attack occurs while they are in a
confined space then they will be unable to escape the situation.
Claustrophobes may also fear being in crowds.
Claustrophobia can be treated in similar ways to other anxiety
disorders, with a range of treatments including cognitive behavior
therapy and the use of antidepressant medication.
The opposite of claustrophobia is chasmophilia.
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