Claustrophobia

The other definitions on here don't do this word justice. Claustrophobia is in fact, NOT the fear of Santa Claus, contrary to popular belief. It is the fear of a) tight, enclosed spaces, b) being trapped or restricted (movement-wise), or c) suffocation. Claustrophobia can be a very serious issue and is extremely debilitating in all aspects of life.

Claustrophobia can stem from many things, even seemingly insignificant things. To give a few examples; waiting in a line for a long time, putting in in-ear headphones, using snorkel masks, going underground, being sick and having a stuffy nose, standing in elevators, among many others. Being in situations like these can result in one type of the fears listed above.

Claustrophobia is a horrible fear to have, and it should be taken seriously. Having it can make a person feel like they are going to die. I know what it feels like to have a panic attack from claustrophobia and it was THE most terrifying experience of my life. Nothing can compare to fear like that.

In the end, however, claustrophobia is not without treatment. If you are reading this and have claustrophobia, I won't tell you to not worry. All I can say is your fear is holding you back from loving life the way you could and help is out there!

John has claustrophobia. He feels trapped while riding escalators, which sometimes makes him have panic attacks. John uses mental and physical techniques to deal with his fear, and rarely has anxiety anymore.

by Iceblab June 8, 2015

claustrophobia

An abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces.

he's afraid of being closed in closets

by mei May 5, 2005

costrophobia

The fear, anxiety and heavy-sweating associated with thoughts of spending large sums of money.

When pondering his monthly budget, the dude had an episode of costrophobia!

by El Heje December 6, 2015

audio claustrophobia

The feeling when you're in a small space or confined space you can't, or feel like you can't get out of, and there is excessive noise that you feel like chaos is just everywhere, it is surrounding you. (Can also be related to misophonia)

When my audio claustrophobia kicks in....

*sitting in small classroom with 30+ people*

Pencil tapping
12 conversations
Obnoxious laughter

Teacher yelling
Pencil case dropped

Teacher scolding someone

Footsteps
Music
Shouting

*has nervous breakdown*

by Car Duffy November 13, 2013

Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia - n. The fear of Santa.

hehe~♥ ♪♫He sees you when you're sleeping... He knows when you're awake...♪♫

*sleigh bells* omg! SANTA! RUN 4 UR LIVES! U DONT NEED TO TAKE THE CHILDREN; just GOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is what happens when you have Claustrophobia.

by Corrine. January 9, 2010

Claustrophobia

You are afraid of Santa Claus

Your making me claustrophobic
Oh so your afraid of Santa Claus, so you have claustrophobia

by Chickenpop May 24, 2013

carstraphobic

when riding down the interstate and the car in the left lane is ahead of the car in the right lane but not enough to pass. Therefore you find yourself boxed in with cars all around you.

Honey get your face out of my lap! This clown in the fast-lane is holding up traffic, i'm getting carstraphobic and losing my bubby.

by deltamike34 July 11, 2011