What are the symptoms of claustrophobia?

Updated on

What are the symptoms of claustrophobia?

Symptoms of claustrophobia are similar to symptoms of anxiety and a panic attack. You may experience:

Physical symptoms

  • Sweating or shaking.
  • Tightness in chest or rapid heartbeat.
  • Trouble breathing or breathing fast.
  • Chills or flushing (red, hot face).
  • Choking feeling.
  • Upset stomach or feeling “butterflies” in your stomach.
  • Dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Feeling confused or disoriented.
  • Numbness or tingling.
  • Ringing in your ears.
  • Crying, tantrums, freezing or clinging (symptoms of a specific phobia in children).

Emotional symptoms

  • Fear of losing control.
  • Fear of fainting.
  • Feelings of dread.
  • Feeling overwhelming anxiety.
  • Feeling an intense need to leave the situation.
  • Understanding that the fear isn’t rational, but you can’t overcome it.
  • Fear of dying.

Related posts