Claustophobia
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Well, according to this definition, I don't have it.
But last night, I found myself feeling suffocated while having a birthday party for 3 of our friends. I don't have a "fear" of any kind, but I do find myself feeling anxious and wide-eyed when put in a prolonged situation where there is a lot of people bussling about in an enclosed area. Basically, I just need to get out.
By the time I finished helping the hosts clean up and wash the dishes, everyone was already leaving... Basically, there I was, trying to pack up as soon as I can to get away from the noise, and when I finally got to go, everyone was leaving anyways. It's as if I was getting beat up, and as soon as I found a way out, they stopped.
Anyways. I've been feeling so blah about gatherings lately.
Claustrophobia: is an anxiety disorder that involves the fear of enclosed or confined spaces. Claustrophobes may suffer from panic attacks, or fear of having a panic attack, in situations such as being in elevators, trains or aircraft.
But last night, I found myself feeling suffocated while having a birthday party for 3 of our friends. I don't have a "fear" of any kind, but I do find myself feeling anxious and wide-eyed when put in a prolonged situation where there is a lot of people bussling about in an enclosed area. Basically, I just need to get out.
By the time I finished helping the hosts clean up and wash the dishes, everyone was already leaving... Basically, there I was, trying to pack up as soon as I can to get away from the noise, and when I finally got to go, everyone was leaving anyways. It's as if I was getting beat up, and as soon as I found a way out, they stopped.
Anyways. I've been feeling so blah about gatherings lately.