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Claustrophobic patients are afraid of closed spaces such as planes, houses, basements of houses, etc. The opposite to claustrophobia is agoraphobia

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Can claustrophobic persons have a PET Scan?

Yes, if their fear prevent's them from entering, they can be sedated. Although for entering at will, it depends on how strong their claustrophobia is, E.g. I have claustrophobia but unless I fell like I will get stuck, I am fine. And by get stuck, that does NOT include elevators (For me)


What is the past tense of afraid?

Afraid is used with the verb "to be," therefore, it does not have a past tense. In order to used afraid in the past tense, use the past version of the verb "to be" as in: Michael Jackson was afraid.


Name a bad occupation for someone who is claustrophobic?

The list is innumerable that would exceed the discussion window. Essentially, jobs that require long periods of close quarters; anything that bound you in a small space should be avoided. For example, Astronaut; aircraft fuel cell maintenance; numerous military disciplines require gas mask attire; a claustrophobic's worst nightmare would probably be joining the Navy and being sent to serve on a submarine. Frankly, to be perfectly honest, a claustrophobic should avoid military service entirely. because the unpredictability of that career path combined with the danger you may present to others.


What happens to people who are claustrophobic if they are forced to remain in tight spaces?

People who are claustrophobic can experience intense anxiety, panic attacks, and fear when forced to remain in tight spaces. Their physical and emotional symptoms may include rapid breathing, sweating, trembling, and a sense of impending doom. It is important to address their claustrophobia sensitively and provide support to help them through the situation.


How do you not be afraid of clowns?

by not thinking about it

Related Questions

When you are afraid of inclosed spaces. what is that called?

Claustrophobic


What does chlostrophobic mean?

Claustrophobic is someone who is afraid of confined spaces.


Is Justin Bieber afraid of anything?

he's afraid of elevators because he's claustrophobic. but don't make fun of him.


What does Bon Jovi fear?

Jon Bon Jovi is claustrophobic, and afraid of elevators.


What is phobia because you always become afraid in the tight plac?

it means you're claustrophobic :)


Is Justin Bieber scared of cats?

Yes, I believe so. He might just have a claustrophobic response.


What has Justin Bieber freaked out of?

He's claustrophobic, which means he's afraid to be in small or overcrowded spaces. This is very common.


What is a sentence for the word claustrophobic?

I'm glad that I'm not claustrophobic! His rising anxiety indicates that he may be claustrophobic.


What part of speech is the word claustrophobic?

Claustrophobic is an adjective.


Is claustrophobic a verb?

No, the word claustrophobic an adjective, a word that describes a noun. Example sentence:We were stuck in the claustrophobic cabin for two days after the blizzard.


Which One Direction band member is afraid of clowns?

They all were afraid of The WantedLiam is afraid of spoons.Niall is afraid of pigeons.Louis isn't really afraid of that much, but he LOVES carrots.Harry is afraid the band is going to break up.Zayne is afraid of water, but he got over it singing What Makes You Beautiful.~Sundi


What does the suffix -phobic mean?

It means "afraid of". Someone who is arachnophobic is afraid of spiders. Someone who is agoraphobic is afraid of open spaces (literally, of marketplaces). Someone who is claustrophobic is afraid of closed-in spaces.