Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder which causes an intense fear of feeling crowded in.

Anxiety disorders have increased over the pandemic since we have all experienced new forms of fear as we have tried to adapt to the challenges of the ongoing viral impact.

Spending more time than usual indoors and on your own may make going out and being with others feel stressful. In some causes it may lead to avoiding many things you did prior to the pandemic. Unfortunately, avoidance may bring about temporary relief, but it doesn’t help you in the long-term. Seek help to challenge anxiety symptoms by learning to face fearful situations one step at a time, learn to relax and manage physical symptoms of anxiety and seek some psychological help to explore underlying contributory thoughts.