Claustrophobia by Harper Savage https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng The fear of small, enclosed spaces. en-us 2022-12-12 18:04:14 UTC 2026-01-03 07:53:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Known causes of this mental illness. ellasale26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418214726 -Usually caused by a traumatic event experienced during early childhood.
-Being bullied or abused can also cause it
-Trapped or were kept in a confined space
-Maybe a gene but not certain

Site https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/claustrophobia ]]> 2022-12-12 18:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418214726 List the symptoms of this illness (signs you would see in their behaviors and their life) harpsava26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418217200
  • Panic attacks
  • Excessive sweating 
  • Hot flashes or chills
  • Choking sensation or shortness of breath
  • Chest pains or rapid heart beat
  • Confusion, dizziness, or Faint / numb

    • Site: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/claustrophobia/ 


    ]]>     2022-12-12 18:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418217200     List any treatments for this mental illness. List the treatment, how effective it is, and if there are any negative side effects: ellasale26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418220398 -Self exposure therapy or desensitization 
    How effective is it? 
    Its really effective because it puts you in situations that frighten you to help you get over your fear
    Negative side effects: 
    Could make it worse due to how you can handle situations like this

    -CBT or known as a talking therapy
    How effective is it?
    This is an effective way of dealing with it because you talk with an expert about negative thoughts and what drives your fear then overcome them
    Negative side effects:
    Not many negative side effects because you're talking one on one with a person about it.

    -Find a psychological therapies service near you
    How effective is it?
    Very effective because its a one on one with an expert
    Negative side effects:
    Could arise more problems if not dealt with correctly

    -You can also take medication like Benzodiazepines to help with being anxious
    How effective is it?
    It is effective to about 70% in reducing your anxious feelings and claustrophobia.
    Negative side effects:
    You would have to take pills everyday and sometimes it might not work or the side effects might make another problem

    -Relaxation and visualization
    How effective is it?
    This is an effective way that anyone can learn to do because you have to learn how to calm your fear in a situation that scares you
    Negative side effects:
    A negative side effect is depending on the severity of the situation this might not always work

    Site: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/claustrophobia
    Site: https://anxieties.com/157/panic_medication_bzs/
    Site: https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/claustrophobia-overview 




    ]]>     2022-12-12 18:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418220398     ellasale26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418224278 2022-12-12 18:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418224278 ellasale26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418229016 2022-12-12 18:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418229016 ellasale26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418230290 2022-12-12 18:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418230290 What percentage of the U.S. and world have this mental illness? harpsava26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418231475 U.S.
    Up to 5% of the US general population may suffer from claustrophobia in some form, including mild versions of this phobia.
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    World:
    12.5% of the population have this fear, with the majority of them being females

    Site: https://healthresearchfunding.org/22-fascinating-claustrophobia-statistics/

    Site: NLM.NIH.GOV
    ]]>     2022-12-12 18:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418231475     List any factors that might put a person more at risk for this illness. harpsava26 https://padlet.com/harpsava26/ykae8qtqbsz2thng/wish/2418235155
    • abuse in childhood that involved small spaces
    • having an anxiety disorder 

    Site: https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/claustrophobia-overview 
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