P257 BEEBFAX 122 Thu 31 Dec --:--/--                         Claustrophobia is the fear of having  no escape and being in closed or small  spaces or rooms. It is typically  classified as an anxiety disorder and  often results in panic attack, and can  be the result of many situations or  stimuli, including elevators crowded  to capacity, windowless rooms, and  even tight-necked clothing. The onset  of claustrophobia has been attributed  to many factors, including a reduction  in the size of the amygdala, classical  conditioning, or a genetic  predisposition to fear small spaces.     Next       Prev       Home        End