Have you ever encountered such a situation, when you are taking the elevator, suddenly the elevator stops and the door does not open, you feel very scared, your heart beats faster, your breathing becomes difficult, and you want to escape, but there is nothing you can do? If you feel this way, you may be suffering from a psychological disorder called claustrophobia. So, what is claustrophobia? Why does this disease occur? How to treat it? Today, we are here to give you the answer.
What is Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is a psychological disorder characterized by a fear of closed spaces. Enclosed spaces refer to places without windows, ventilation, or exits, such as elevators, subways, airplanes, darkrooms, etc. People who suffer from claustrophobia will feel very uneasy once they enter these places, worrying that something dangerous will happen, or that they will lose control or even faint. They will try to avoid these places or leave as quickly as possible. Such a disease will seriously affect their normal life and work.
Causes of Claustrophobia
There are many reasons for claustrophobia, which may be related to personal personality, experience, stress, etc. However, the main reason is childhood trauma. Trauma refers to experiences that make you feel extremely painful, frightened, and helpless, such as being locked in a dark room, being bullied or abused, being punished by parents or teachers, etc. These experiences will leave a deep shadow in your heart and make you fear certain things or situations. As you grow older, these fears turn into claustrophobia.
Treatment for Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is a treatable psychological disease. As long as you have the will, confidence, and patience, you can overcome it. Below, we introduce two more effective treatment methods. You can choose the method that suits you according to your own situation.
1. Full irrigation therapy
Infusion therapy is a method that allows you to directly confront the things or situations you fear most. For example, if you are afraid of elevators, let you take the elevator; if you are afraid of the subway, let you take the subway. The purpose of this is to allow you to gradually get used to these places and discover that they are not as scary as you thought and nothing will happen to you. When you experience these places repeatedly, your fear will gradually decrease or even disappear.
The advantage of this method is that the effect is faster and the treatment time is shorter. However, this method also has disadvantages, that is, it is more difficult to accept and may make you feel very painful and resistant. Therefore, this method requires the guidance and companionship of a professional psychologist and cannot be tried casually on your own.
2. System desensitization method
Systematic desensitization is a method that gradually brings you closer to the thing or situation you fear most. For example, if you are afraid of elevators, first let you see a picture of an elevator, then let you stand at the door of the elevator, then let you enter the elevator, and finally let you take the elevator. The purpose of this is to allow you to overcome your fear bit by bit, without putting too much pressure on you all at once, and to allow you time and space to adapt and adjust.
The advantage of this method is that it is gentler and easier to accept, and will not make you feel too uncomfortable or disgusted. However, this method also has disadvantages, that is, the effect is relatively slow and the treatment time is relatively long. Therefore, this method requires enough patience and perseverance, and cannot give up halfway.
3. Drug treatment
The main treatments for claustrophobia are psychological treatment and drug treatment. The two complement each other and are indispensable. Since the above two points are about psychological treatment, drug treatment is also indispensable.
Summarize
Claustrophobia is a common psychological disorder that causes you to be afraid of closed spaces and affects your quality of life. Claustrophobia can be caused by childhood trauma that makes you fear certain things or situations. Claustrophobia is treatable and can be overcome if you have the will, confidence, and patience. You can choose full irrigation therapy or systematic desensitization method, and choose the method that suits you according to your own situation. Of course, the best way is to find a professional psychologist and let him provide you with professional guidance and help.
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