Get the catoptrophobia mug.Caustrophobia (from Latin caustrum "a shut in place") is the fear of having no escape, and being closed in. It is typically classified as an anxiety disorder and often results in panic attack. One study indicates that anywhere from 2-5% of the world population is affected by severe caustrophobia, but only a small percentage of these people receive some kind of treatment for the disorder
Jenna S. suffers from Caustrophobia. She cannot go on elevators, or small planes because she gets caustrophobic and sick and throws up for 4 hours at a time making very loud unhealthy noises.
by ItsMeBruno August 9, 2009
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The fear of having, or the feeling of actually having one's body or limbs confined in either a plaster cast or a surgical boot.
Richard is going crazy with the feeling of having to wear a cast on his leg for the next six weeks. It's hot and itchy. He feels as though he's about to suffocate and needs some Xanax to keep himself calm. Basically, he's experiencing castrophobia.
by Poor Little Rich Boy January 29, 2020
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