Claustrophobic?!


Question: I'm extremely claustrophobic, but I recently realized that I can't sleep on my stomach because I'll start having panic attacks with my head in the pillow. (I've never slept on my stomach, but it took me a while to realize WHY). Is this from claustrophobia, or something completely different? Can I do anything to help my breathing when trying to sleep on my stomach?


Answers: I'm extremely claustrophobic, but I recently realized that I can't sleep on my stomach because I'll start having panic attacks with my head in the pillow. (I've never slept on my stomach, but it took me a while to realize WHY). Is this from claustrophobia, or something completely different? Can I do anything to help my breathing when trying to sleep on my stomach?

Don't use a pillow.

That is what i do when I'm offered a pillow that i think is too soft and will cover my face. It's also much better for your back when you sleep on your stomach to use a flat pillow or no pillow, as the pillow will make your back bend at an angle that is not healthy.

I have to sleep on my stomach. I can't fall asleep on my back unless i'm exhausted or sick and whenever i roll on my back, it's only because my bladder is full and i wake up right away. I can't use soft pillow because I hate having anything covering my face and inhibiting my breathing. I don't suffer from claustrophobia. It's only when sleeping on my stomach do i feel this way.





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