What is Claustrophobia?
Claustrophobia is a phobia that has varying levels of severity and it can vary widely from person-to-person.
You may experience symptoms by having things over your face, like mask, scarf, or a hand, be in a small room or space,
Crowds, elevators, crawl spaces and more situations.
What are the possible causes?
Claustrophobia is a very tricky phobia because each case can be different. Researchers are not yet certain what
Factors may cause claustrophobia. Some researchers believe Claustrophobia may be rooted in some bad childhood experiences.
What are the symptoms?
If you are Claustrophobic, you may experience mild to server anxiety and even panic attacks with your phobia. Sometimes even the thought
of wearing a face covering, being in a crowd or a confined area may trigger your phobia.
What are the benefits of joining the CNOA Network?
We are working to build a network of healthcare professionals to help those that have felt helpless,
who are trying to navigate this very complex world we live in. If you have claustrophobia or think
you have it, you need to know
your rights and need to know you have a
recognized disability.
Knowledge
Knowledge about your potential phobia and the rights that you are given to protect you against
unnecessary discrimination, or refusal of services by either your employer or businesses.
Connection
You are connected to a health care professional who discretely can review your situation and
provide you the proper diagnosis (Coming Soon: As we sign up health care professional by individual states) to provide you with the appropriate treatment.
Registration
A
Digital
registration card (also printable) from your “My Account” confirming your diagnosis, and a physical card that you can
carry on your person for situations in which you have to prove that you have a diagnosed disability covered by the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
