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With appropriate treatment, it is possible to overcome claustrophobia or any other phobia...
Dizziness is generally treatable and rarely indicates serious brain disease...
Self-harm and self-injury is when people hurt themselves on purpose, usually in response to intense emotional pain or negative feelings, thoughts or memories...
It is normal to have strong emotional or physical reactions after a distressing or frightening event, and help is available...
Anxiety disorders are common mental health problems that affect many people...
There are things you can do to try to help someone who has been through a distressing or frightening event...
The most important thing is to recognise the signs and symptoms and seek support...
A person with agoraphobia is afraid to leave familiar environments, because they are afraid of having a panic attack...
Without treatment, frequent and prolonged panic attacks can be severely disabling...
Traumatic events usually happen quickly and chaotically. A near-miss experience occurs when you are involved in a traumatic event where you think you will die or be badly hurt, but are not. This can...