Claustrophobia?

[Janette]

Okay, so I have noticed that when I am outdoors, my anxiety lessens. I have been in what I believe is a four week downward spiral of anxiety. It's led to trip to urgent care and my doctor. I have been told my heart is ok. ECG normal reviewed by two doctors, blood work ok ( high ldl but doc said not worried due to super high hdl and good triglycerides), blood pressure good, listening to heart and carotids good, etc) but I have had four weeks of non stop heart palps, sinking sensation in chest/ upper stomach and a disconnected feeling ( not quite full on dizzy or lightheaded but very uncomfortable), brain fog, etc. I am noticing when I am outdoors, it almost disappears.
Could I have developed some form of claustrophobia at 48 yrs old???
What is going on with me.
Signed--
FeelingCrazyInPA

 

[Cuchculan]

I know a lot of people with anxiety who hate enclosed places. All it would take is one bad experience. Can you recall having any bad experiences in an enclosed space that may have brought all this on? Could even have been a trip to the dentist or in a shop. Loads of enclosed places out there that we visit a lot of times. Have a think about it. If you did feel anxiety coming on when in such a place. Might be able to remember the first time and then you can work forwards to the present day. Some anxiety sufferers suffer worse outside the house. Others if they feel trapped inside anywhere.

 

[Sweet T]

I once had a bad experience in a small elevator. It sounded very loud and was slow to open. I just freaked out. It was probably only 2 minutes but I was terrified. My adult son got to witness this. It was awful.

It was after a stressful week on vacation with my family. But I still avoid small spaces now.