Claustrophobia is an intense, irrational fear of confined spaces. People with claustrophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are in small or enclosed areas.
Impulse
Avoiding elevators, tunnels, small rooms, or crowded places. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.
Disorder
In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming fear or panic when in tight or crowded spaces. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.
Physical Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness.
Intrusive Thoughts
Persistent and distressing thoughts about being trapped or unable to escape.
Emotional Distress
Deep feelings of dread, helplessness, and a strong desire to escape when in confined spaces.