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Claustrophobia can be debilitating if it is not diagnosed and treated
What is Claustrophobia?
Claustrophobia is a phobia that has varying levels of severity and it can vary widelyfrom person-to-person. You may experience symptoms by having things over your face, like mask, scarf, or a hand, be in a small room or space, Crowds, elevators, crawl spaces and more situations.
What are the possible causes?
Claustrophobia is a very tricky phobia because each case can be different. Researchers are not yet certain whatfactors may cause claustrophobia. Some researchers believe Claustrophobia may be rooted in some bad childhood experiences.
What are the symptoms?
If you are Claustrophobic, you may experience mild to severe anxiety and even panicattacks with your phobia. Sometimes even the thought of wearing a face covering, being in a crowd or a confined area may trigger your phobia.
With any phobia, you may begin to dread activities that might contribute to your Claustrophobia. Inaddition, severe Claustrophobia can lead to fears of fainting, losing control, or in some circumstances even the fear of dying. You may not be able to wear items over your face or certain other clothes. You may skip crowded events or parties, rides and even shoulder restraints in vehicles. You may start finding yourself having to adjust your daily activities to deal with your phobia.
What are the benefits of joining the CNOA Network?
We are working to build a network of healthcare professionals to help those that have felt helpless,who are trying to navigate this very complex world we live in. If you have claustrophobia or think you have it, you need to knowyour rightsand need to know you have arecognized disability.
Knowledge
Knowledge about your potential phobia and the rights that you are given to protectyou against unnecessary discrimination, or refusal of services by either your employer or businesses.
Connection
You are connected to a health care professional who discretely can review your situation and provide you the proper diagnosis (coming soon as we sign up health care professional by individual states)
Registration
Digital registration card (also printable) from your “My Account” confirming your diagnosis, and a physical card that you can carry on your person for situations in which you have to prove that you have a diagnosed disability covered by theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990.