For the past 2 years ive been afrade of being locked in small areas for a long amount of time
when i go into elivators my heart beats extremly fast and i get realy worried that im going to get stuck
my parents always say "its just your mind messing with you" but its really annoying and my friends think im weird
Ahhhhh!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? Elcee answered Monday June 5 2006, 1:24 pm: There is nothing weird about hating small spaces. My daughter used to freak out going into an elevator because it was so small. It is more a fear over the loss of control you have with the environment you are in. Ask yourself what the worst possible thing about going into a lift would be. Usually people consider being stuck in there for hours is bad, or not having enough air, or my own personal one is needing the toilet and not being able to go. Once you recognise the worst thing you can think of, work out what you would do to make yourself feel safe. Once you have taken control of the situation your fears should start to go away. I wish you luck. [ Elcee's advice column | Ask Elcee A Question ]
haloguy answered Wednesday May 31 2006, 10:46 am: A lot of people are like that, its a very common thing and you shouldn't worry. Besides, if just your heart beats fast then it's not obvious to others and you have no reason to worry. You're perfectly normal and your friends are joking around. [ haloguy's advice column | Ask haloguy A Question ]
barbieblissx answered Tuesday May 30 2006, 8:33 pm: well dont know the question but everyone has phobias.. i cant stand turning my back against dark rooms. i cant stand being in a room with alot of poeple and i cant stand feeling closed up in small rooms but i like feeling closed up in big rooms. i hate small spaces too. and for a while i use to get a fast hear beat when i went on elivators too.. i dont see why your friends would think you are werid. it isnt that crazy! it isnt even slightly crazy
CiNdYLoUwHoO answered Tuesday May 30 2006, 4:52 pm: This happens all the time to a lot of people. Try and stay away from small spaces, or try and face your fear, and you may realize it's not so bad. If you really and truly think your claustrophobic, see a doctor. They can do something about it. Hope this helps.
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blondebombshell33 answered Tuesday May 30 2006, 4:33 pm: well.... i dont exactly know your question... but it seems as if your clastrophobic... 1 of the 3 most common types of phobias. It is an anxiety disorder that involves the fear of enclosed or confined spaces. ...you can be prone to having panic attacks that may devolp. i dont exactly know your question.... but uMmM yeah... there is treatment... or just saty out of small spaces.. but it seems as if ur clasthropic!
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becky_boo answered Tuesday May 30 2006, 4:32 pm: lol it's not wierd bealive me clostraphobia happens. I think you should ovoiding being in really small spaces for awhile then maybe one day when your feeling good try facing your fears and maybe your realize it's not so bad.
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