Chlosterphobic

[paintball_junkie]

Ok well first of do you develop chlosterphobia or are you born with it? Lately Ive been getting sick and dizzy when Im in a large group of people or in small cars and in church. Its really bad because I start sweating and almost passed out once. I never really thought much of it but lately its gotten really bad. Is there any kind of medicine or something that helps or do you just deal with it?

[FragTek]

Hrmmm, I think you can overcome it with some sort of medication... or perhaps seeing a psychiatrist could help you get over it.

Sorry to hear that bro, its a pretty ****ed up thing to have, my best friend in Cali had it, it sucked.

[p8ntball1016]

im gonna lock you in your closet.

[Johnny_Reb]

Ok well first of do you develop chlosterphobia or are you born with it? Lately Ive been getting sick and dizzy when Im in a large group of people or in small cars and in church. Its really bad because I start sweating and almost passed out once. I never really thought much of it but lately its gotten really bad. Is there any kind of medicine or something that helps or do you just deal with it?

That may not be claustriphobia, see theres this one illness where you dont like to be around ppl and think ppl are making fun of you, that sorta thing. See a doctor.

EDIT: BTW p8ntball, you keep at that pace and youll have 1500 posts by the end of the year, watch out PyRo.

[paintball_junkie]

Johnny_ I think your talking about social anxiety disorder but I dont think I have that. I can give speeches in fornt of people and be around them. Its when Im close to a bunch of people I get sick.

p8ntball_ That made me laugh then I thouhght how badly I would throw up.

[p8ntball1016]

and all over your clothes and pb gear.

[KornKamp02]

Originally posted by p8ntball1016
im gonna lock you in your closet.

Lol, I hate my closet!

Anyway, for me this is weird because I am somewhat Chlostrophobic (sp?) like only like 1/5 times I'm in a big group i'll get light headed....

[frost]

you can lock me in my closet its a walk in and theres no lock

[f3rr3+]

Originally posted by Johnny_Reb
That may not be claustriphobia, see theres this one illness where you dont like to be around ppl and think ppl are making fun of you, that sorta thing. See a doctor.

EDIT: BTW p8ntball, you keep at that pace and youll have 1500 posts by the end of the year, watch out PyRo.

i agree on BOTH points :P

[Wc Keep]

ive never seen anyone get 482 posts in two months. it took me two damn years to get 1400.

[PyRo]

Originally posted by Johnny_Reb
That may not be claustriphobia, see theres this one illness where you dont like to be around ppl and think ppl are making fun of you, that sorta thing. See a doctor.

EDIT: BTW p8ntball, you keep at that pace and youll have 1500 posts by the end of the year, watch out PyRo.

Yeah like he has a chance

[Thordic]

Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces, it has nothing to do with crowds.

What you are referring to is Agoraphobia.

Criteria for Agoraphobia:

Anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having an unexpected or situationally predisposed Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms. Agoraphobic fears typically involve characteristic clusters of situations that include being outside the home alone; being in a crowd or standing in a line; being on a bridge; and traveling in a bus, train, or automobile.

Note: Consider the diagnosis of Specific Phobia if the avoidance is limited to one or only a few specific situations, or Social Phobia if the avoidance is limited to social situations.

The situations are avoided (e.g., travel is restricted) or else are endured with marked distress or with anxiety about having a Panic Attack or panic-like symptoms, or require the presence of a companion.

The anxiety or phobic avoidance is not better accounted for by another mental disorder, such as Social Phobia (e.g., avoidance limited to social situations because of fear of embarrassment), Specific Phobia (e.g., avoidance limited to a single situation like elevators), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (e.g., avoidance of dirt in someone with an obsession about contamination), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (e.g., avoidance of stimuli associated with a severe stressor), or Separation Anxiety Disorder (e.g., avoidance of leaving home or relatives).

[paintball_junkie]

THanks Thordic Im gonna talk to my friends dad (doctor) and see what he thinks. Argophobie or whatever it was sounds like a winner.