[Anonymous]

I know what a panic attack is, but I am confused with what claustrophobia mean? I looked it on on the internet, and it states, it means that your being closed in small spaces or rooms. I have no idea what that means?

On TV, I keep hearing the term claustrophobic. But I never hear the term panic attack, why is this?

I have panic attacks one or two days a week, they usually last for around 8 hours. I am just asking, if being claustrophobia is different to having a panic attack? and what is the differences between the two?

Thanks

[Sabertooth]

Claustrophobia is a specific fear - of closed in spaces or being trapped.

A panic attack is a fight or flight response by your body to a stressful situation, the stressful situation varies and could be anything depending on the person.

[besomebody]

Claustrophobia can 'bring on' a panic attack. People who have panic attacks generally have phobias.