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Fear of tunnels

Asked by iamcool 7 months ago, 6 answers.

Does anyone know the name for a fear of tunnels?
Greatly appreciated.
Thankyou.

Answered by baby19942008 on Apr 18, 2009, 09:05PM
484 answers

doctors say its called tunnel-phobia

Answered by moe214 on Apr 18, 2009, 09:05PM
3470 answers

It could be considered as claustrophobia, which is a fear of small places..but I'll look it up for you.

Answered by pwincess_irenemarie (Online now) on Apr 18, 2009, 09:09PM
2848 answers

Its classified as claustrophobia

Answered by moe214 on Apr 18, 2009, 09:10PM
3470 answers

Nope, no specific name for a fear of tunnels.
It's claustrophobia.

Answered by atheistbabe on Apr 18, 2009, 10:34PM
50 answers

typhlogol I think

Answered by iamcool on Apr 19, 2009, 12:34AM
639 answers

I just found out it can also be classified as agoraphobia, which is not the fear of open spaces (as is the common miscinception). Agoraphobia is defined as the fear of being in a place that is hard to get help in and escape from. Fears of lifts, tunnels and small rooms come under this.
Thanks for all your suggestions.

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