ANXIETY
Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is an intense, irrational fear of enclosed or confined spaces such as lifts, tunnels or small rooms.
What is Claustrophobia?
People with claustrophobia experience intense anxiety in enclosed spaces and go to great lengths to avoid them. This can restrict daily life significantly. Exposure therapy is the most effective treatment and produces lasting results.
Do you recognise this?
✓Panic in lifts, MRI scanners or small rooms
✓Needing to know where the exit is
✓Avoiding underground transport
✓Sweating, trembling or palpitations in enclosed spaces
✓Fear of suffocation or loss of control
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Claustrophobia.
Frequently asked questions
Can exposure therapy help even for severe claustrophobia?
Yes. Gradual, structured exposure to feared situations is the most evidence-based treatment and is highly effective.
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