How do I know if I am claustrophobic?

Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder which usually results to an irrational or intense fear of enclosed spaces. This kind of fear is generated when someone is trapped or put into a closed place. There are many ways through which you can know if you are claustrophobic.

Once you discover that you always have this extreme and irrational fear of tight places, or you cannot stand being put in the midst of crowd, you should know that you are gradually exhibiting sign of a claustrophobic person. Some people will never accept to travel through subway because of how they would react to situations like that through irrational fear.

Many people who are claustrophobic will prefer going upstairs through stairs not minding the stress and the energy it would cost them than to go through an elevator. Other symptoms of claustrophobia are sweating profusely, fainting, trembling and panic