i’m claustrophobic.
when i was younger i used to have nightmares about being stuck in or under something. and even when i was awake i would freak myself out just by thinking about it happening one day. i think that’s what started my path to addictions and distractions. i’m realizing that i probably never really faced that fear. or processed it. so i’m reaching out to see if anyone either has this fear and wants to talk about it or if anyone has any insights on dealing with this kind of thing.
@Jimmy10101
I think many have fears or items that hold us back.... few ways to process some like to talk it out and some do things like putting themselves in that situation .... when i was young i was groped in a crowd and now i have a hard time in close proximity crowds.... i still have some issues with it but realized i was limiting myself avoiding any situation where i would be in a crowd ..... so i faced it the fear lessened but is not gone.
thank you i really appreciate that. i agree i think sometimes if possible facing your fears head on works wonders. i think maybe breathing through it would help. other than breathing through it, what other exercises would you recommend in this “facing it” approach