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claustrophobia
claustrophobia Claustrophobia is a persistent, irrational fear of enclosed spaces or situations involving confinement, such as elevators, tunnels, airplanes, or the backseat of a car.
Claustrophobia is a persistent, irrational fear of enclosed spaces or situations involving confinement, such as elevators, tunnels, airplanes, or the backseat of a car. People often avoid these situations or endure them with intense anxiety, often centered on panic-like feelings such as trouble breathing, choking, sweating, or fear of losing control.