Is it possible to have claustrophobia and agoraphobia at the same time?
My mom has horrible anxiety and she passed it on to me. I am extremely uncomfortable in small places when I know I can’t get out.. Elevators, planes, bathrooms.. etc. But at the same time, I hate being in large spaces. Like when I swim in the middle of the lake. I hate being out in the open. I feel like I have nothing to hold on to.
Is it even possible to have two opposite things at the same time? I feel most comfortable in regular-sized rooms. Not too big, not too small.
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Yes, one can have multiple phobias of tight space, wide space ( insecure ), diseases,social, relationships, being alone, crowd….a lot of normal persons have one or two phobias, or multiple phobias. But what defines normal from abnormal ? if one can recognizes, and able to handle it, it’s normal, if not ? abnormal. One can also learn to live with it with some guidance of therapist or a loving compassionate person, friends… I finally overcame the fear of deep water that I can not see the bottom of it, like oceans or big lakes, by mastering my swimming ability. I’m no more afraid of the dark sea or lake waters.
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I am sure it is. You might feel suffocated in small enclosed areas and might feel insecure in large areas.
yeah …i think it is……….
Yes I have both. I panic if I am in an elevator full of people and I panic when I am outside or at the mall…I feel dizzy and panicky. You’re not alone. If it bothers you too much see your doctor about some medication to help calm it.
You may also have what is called Panic Disorder. And it is possible to have two disorders at once. Talk to your doctor or a counselor about it.