05/14/2024
Hi everyone! I'd like to introduce myself again since we have had a lot of new members lately. My name is Petty. I am the creator/admin of the group. Please join Claustrophobia Support Group on Facebook. I created this group because I have claustrophobia and I know how hard it can me. I also found that there is little help out there for us, even though this mental illness can completely ruin & take your life away. I developed severe claustrophobia in 2019 during Covid. I spent 7 weeks in the hospital & was not allowed to check myself out because it was so severe & they were afraid I was a danger to myself. I now take medication (both prescription & natural) for it & finally have my life back. With my claustrophobia, I could not sleep in my own bedroom. I could not have my son or husband beside me. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't be in the car or in the shower & I can go on. I am not a doctor. I am a dental hygienist. So yes, I do have a medical background, but I am mostly helping you all through my experience, my research, my intense therapy & 7 week DAILY counceling that I received in the mental health hospital. A few of you have been messaging me privately for help. I will do my best to help. That's what I am here for. But let's remember, we are all in this TOGETHER! Someone may know something I may not, or have tried something I have not. Feel free to post anonymously on the group page and we can tackle this together. Much love to everyone! ❤
