Claustrophobia

Not Afraid · 06-02-2008, 03:36 PM

For me it is mind over matter. If I let myself be bothered by small space, I can end up in a panic attack. But, I've learned to ignore my brain and just go with the flow. My big test was a recent MRI. But, I was able to deal with it.

MouseWife · 06-02-2008, 03:42 PM

Those are all things that I've experienced, as well. Disneyphile, I hate those small try on rooms that some stores have! GD~thank you for sharing that even though you haven't experienced the panic, you can imagine it. Some people can not.

NA, I agree it is mind over matter. At least, I try to keep it that way. If I think about it, that is when my heart starts to go a little faster and I start to get that flight feeling. On the subs, I just tell myself that it is only a ride, the surface is right there and I stick my face in the window, sucking up the air.

Does anyone think that my problem may also have something to do with how later in my life I have not been able to enjoy rides very much? Like ToT, I love it, am not afraid of it, but, when we are up there and I am screaming with fun, I start to feel sick.

That may not have anything to do with it but I have to ask.

Also. The reason why I am asking y'all {since I know you guys will be honest with your experiences and share, thank you!} someone asked me why I don't fly. Now, I do love road trips and haven't had a reason to fly but when I think about it, it isn't the take off or landing that freaks me out, it is being inside the plane.

Anyone have an opinion on that?

And, I've never ever flown.

3894 · 06-02-2008, 03:51 PM

With the subs, the air blowing on your face at all times from the portholes is supposed to help claustrophia.

I tried that trick when we lived in a dinky converted garage on a Wyoming llama ranch one summer. The sleeping space had a ceiling so low that it was maybe four inches from the end of your nose. Impossible to sleep from that clawing, closed in, heart-pounding feeling.

I dragged in a fan and aimed it on us. It did help to have a constant flow of air.

06-02-2008, 03:36 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	For me it is mind over matter. If I let myself be bothered by small space, I can end up in a panic attack. But, I've learned to ignore my brain and just go with the flow. My big test was a recent MRI. But, I was able to deal with it.
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06-02-2008, 03:42 PM	#2
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Those are all things that I've experienced, as well. Disneyphile, I hate those small try on rooms that some stores have! GD~thank you for sharing that even though you haven't experienced the panic, you can imagine it. Some people can not. NA, I agree it is mind over matter. At least, I try to keep it that way. If I think about it, that is when my heart starts to go a little faster and I start to get that flight feeling. On the subs, I just tell myself that it is only a ride, the surface is right there and I stick my face in the window, sucking up the air. Does anyone think that my problem may also have something to do with how later in my life I have not been able to enjoy rides very much? Like ToT, I love it, am not afraid of it, but, when we are up there and I am screaming with fun, I start to feel sick. That may not have anything to do with it but I have to ask. Also. The reason why I am asking y'all {since I know you guys will be honest with your experiences and share, thank you!} someone asked me why I don't fly. Now, I do love road trips and haven't had a reason to fly but when I think about it, it isn't the take off or landing that freaks me out, it is being inside the plane. Anyone have an opinion on that? And, I've never ever flown. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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06-02-2008, 03:51 PM	#3
3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	With the subs, the air blowing on your face at all times from the portholes is supposed to help claustrophia. I tried that trick when we lived in a dinky converted garage on a Wyoming llama ranch one summer. The sleeping space had a ceiling so low that it was maybe four inches from the end of your nose. Impossible to sleep from that clawing, closed in, heart-pounding feeling. I dragged in a fan and aimed it on us. It did help to have a constant flow of air.
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