Claustrophobia is a fear of confined spaces. People suffering from this phobia begin to experience panic fear when they find themselves in an elevator, in a small room, in crowded places, on an airplane, etc. Fear is accompanied by rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, negative thoughts, sweating, and tremors. Claustrophobia is successfully treatable. And the sooner it starts, the more successful the recovery will be.
It is necessary
- - consult a doctor;
- - undergo a course of therapy.
Instructions
Step 1
Claustrophobia is the most common type of phobia, affecting more than 7% of the world's population. If no action is taken, the situation will worsen over time. People stop visiting places where seizures can occur. This avoidance further increases the fear. The longer a person hides from a problem, the more severe it becomes.
Step 2
There are several treatments for claustrophobia: Compression is a type of treatment that creates a situation that a person is afraid of. As a therapy, they use an elevator car, a small room, etc. Its essence lies in confronting a person with his fear. The realization that nothing terrible has happened becomes a powerful argument for healing.
Step 3
Simulation is a method of getting rid of a phobia, when the patient observes a person who is busy with pumping. The patient is taught to adopt his behavior and lead to the fact that the person independently realizes the groundlessness of his fears.
Step 4
The discrepancy is that the patient is taught to use visualization and relaxation techniques at the moment the panic begins. While a person concentrates on mental and physical relaxation, they explain to him how and where the causeless phobia arises. The person realizes that his reaction to the source of fear does not correspond to his scheme, as a result of which the bouts of claustrophobia disappear.
Step 5
In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the patient is taught how to counteract at the time of the attack, as well as how to change thoughts that lead to feelings of fear.
Step 6
Hypnosis is used in advanced cases. During hypnosis, relaxing and calming techniques are used to eliminate panic, fear, and associated stereotypes.
Step 7
In some cases, medications are used to treat claustrophobia. These can be sedative syrups, drops, tablets, or stronger medications. They help deal with the physical symptoms of anxiety - palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and more.
