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Claustraphobia
Is anyone else claustrophobic in tanning booths? I tried to tan once back in high school and I got in there and was in there for a few minutes and freaked out, I don't know what it was about it but I just had to get out of there.
I also get nervous in elevators, weird, huh?
So does anyone have any advice for getting over my fears? I'd really like to stay tan year round not just in summer, but I can't even bring myself to go to the salon. I managed to try the tanning beds once two years ago and for me there worse than the booths! Watching that lid close and make noise just terrifies me.
I kind of feel like baby but all my friends think its hilarious, since non of them understand what I'm feeling. Ok thanks!
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I was like that too. It just took time for me. But leaving it open some helps. Eventually just close it and feel the crack with your hand. Play with the top a little while you're in there just push it a little up and down. Try to set goals of a few minutes at a time. You will get there. Now that it's winter I love going in there. I still only go in for a few min b/c I am pale.
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Re: Claustraphobia
Thanks for the advice everyone, I'm going to go this weekend and I'll let you know if anything worked!
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They say facing your fears will help cure phobias.I had a weird attack of claustraphobia going snorkeling in my late 20's for some reason,never had it before.But after trying it again at a later time it went away.
Hope you feel better.
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I have a major problem with phobias! First, as far as tanning beds, I worked in a tanning salon for 2 years, just for info: the lids cannot lock shut. Some people think they can lock. If you are concerned at all, leave the lid open, you will still get tan that way also. Ok, so on to my phobias, I'm totally freaked out to get on an elevator, and heights scares me big time! I'm also freaked out to fly on a plane (which I have done a few years ago, it wasnt a good exp). I'm headed to Vegas this August and need to deal with the plane fears. I cannot go to observation decks to view sites, or walk where there are cliffs next to me!
My biggest phobia, however, is highway driving! Which now that I'm typing it, sounds funny but I was wondering if anyone has ever experienced this. I think its more a clausterphobic thing. Something about going 75 right next to those semi truck scared me to death! I take weekend trips alot during the summer to 3-4 hour away destinations. I have to leave at midnight for fear of too much traffic. Mostly, my husband drives and I cry, shake, and flip out all the way there.
Am I the only one with this? Uhh, I hate it too! Usually, I'm so exhausted by the time we actually get somewhere and my body is totally stressed out. My hubby says I need to get on meds for this but I don't want to get dependent on that.
Any advice? Sorry so long.....wow, im talkative today! haha!
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To the OP: Find a salon that has a stand up tanning booth. Much better. Just stand in there, listen to the tunes, and dance. I couldn't stand the cracking noises from the lay down beds...made me think I was going to crash through the glass into the hot bulbs. *shiver*
hb
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