Feeling irrational fear of a closed space with no way out is a clear sign of a person with claustrophobia.
Claustrophobia is a condition that shows up as a feeling of suffocation, breathlessness, extreme anxiety and panic. It's common for a person to feel claustrophobia in closed places, in places with many people and in spaces that limit movement.
Fear of closed spaces is more common than people think: 6 out of 10 people tend to experience it worldwide, whether because of genetic aspects, because one of their parents experiences it, or because of traumatic situations in childhood.
There are different types of
phobias that take over human beings, creating psychological problems. However, claustrophobia is a disorder of mental origin that develops as an
irrational fear, when we think we're afraid of something that can't harm us.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms a person with claustrophobia experiences are: sweaty hands, pressure in the chest, shortness of breath, a feeling of suffocation, choking, loss of consciousness, anxiety and distress.
A person with this disorder avoids places where there are crowds, elevators, planes, tunnels, caves and others, because he or she adapted their brain to send alert signals associated with claustrophobia.
Support with flower essences
Within the floral system there are countless
flower remedies that help with phobias, but to be more specific, we selected four flowers that are useful, especially for people with claustrophobia. They can be taken individually or as a mix, in doses of 4 drops 6 times a day.
Garlic
Garlic, within the floral system, is an essence that eases fears and the fear of being closed in.
Aspen – Quaking Aspen
This is a
flower essence that helps with fears of unknown cause; it is an essence prescribed especially for all people who are afraid of the dark. It's worth noting that a person with claustrophobia is afraid of the dark because the size of the space they're in isn't clear to them.
In addition, Aspen essence is an essence that eases apprehension and the premonition of negative events, such as the fear of being enclosed.
Cherry Plum
This
essence is for those who fear losing their mind or acting against their own will. It brings the ability to control fear of themselves and supports balance to avoid destructive action or impulses to harm or injure.
Mimulus
Finally we find
Mimulus; this essence is useful once we have discovered our fear. Mimulus, combined with the other essences, makes an ideal formula to support claustrophobia.
It's recommended that the flower essence support for claustrophobia be followed for at least 6 months, because this disorder becomes “chronic” in a period longer than 18 months after diagnosis.
The time set for the
flower essence support mentioned here is ideal for the body to adapt to the vibrational energy of each flower and for a significant change to happen.
It's worth noting that flower essences do not replace medication, nor do they replace the diagnosis given by a specialist.
Remember: fear is natural and helps get us out of dangerous situations; irrational fear can't harm us, and knowing how to overcome it is for the brave.
