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Afraid while sleeping in air tight room
I feel afraid and suffocated (not actually) while sleeping in a non ventilated small room especially in hotels in a small galaries.Is it like claustrophobic or psychological problems ?
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Natural low oxygen level may be the cause. Consult superspecialist like psychiatrist.
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Could be claustrophobia. Kindly consult a psychiatrist for further evaluation.
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CLAUSTROPHOBIA : It's a fear of being in confined or enclosed spaces. You might feel anxious, restless, or panicky when you can't easily leave or when the space feels tight or airless
PHYSICAL SENSATION : Even though you're not truly suffocating, your body can react with faster breathing, pounding heart, or sweating a result of your brain's fight or flight response
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIGGER : It doesn't always mean there's a deep psychological disorder; it can simply be a conditioned fear response that your brain learned to associate with tight space
HOW TO TELL IT'S LIKELY CLAUSTROPHOBIA
1. Fear appears only or mostly in enclosed, poorly ventilated places.
2. You avoid or feel strong anxiety about such spaces.
3. You feel better immediately when you step outside or open a window
Next Steps
GRADUAL EXPOSURE : Spend short, controlled times in small rooms while practicing calm breathing
deep breathing or grounding technique
environmental changes keep window slightly open, use a fan, or ensure visible light
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see a psychiatrist
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is very usefull in it
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It could be.
Consult online to discuss further regarding managing the condition.
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Probably, but will need more details on this
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Consult a psychiatrist
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Could be claustrophobia
Consult with a psychiatrist for help
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You have claustrophobia, rooms with closed doors with sealed windows.If it's bothering you much, consult a psychologist.Cognitive behaviour therapy may help you
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Change lifestyle and diet (avoid alochol and smoking it triggers anxiety more)
Morning walk
Meditation (jpmr)
Physical exercise
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Follow up for consultation for medication
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Dont take stress
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Yes, it's claustrophobia and it's related to some past history of your life. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Its nothing do change in your life style
Avpid stress and yoga daily for 30 minute
Start cap neurokind LC daily once for 1 month
Avoid mobile 1 hour before sleep
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online will guide you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Psychological
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