Originally Posted by
chasm54
I think Miss Kenton has made my point for me. My partner and I are interesting to one another in part because we both have varied, and varying, interests, some of which we pursue independently. The idea that she give up doing things she likes because I don't want to join in, or vice versa, would be absurdly oppressive.
I understand your point of independence, But; I can't imagine the person who is closest to me in this world ever making me feel terrible, claustrophobic or oppressed in any way. Oh; and I'm not a psychiatrist but I think claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder...
Claustrophobia (from
Latin claustrum "a shut in place" and Greek
φόβος,
phóbos, "fear") is the fear of having no escape and being closed in small spaces or rooms (opposite:
claustrophilia). 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.
[1] 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.
One study indicates that anywhere from 5–7% of the world population is affected by severe claustrophobia, but only a small percentage of these people receive some kind of treatment for the disorder
Yep! I am right about that!