HomeAnswersPsychiatryclaustrophobiaMy nine-year-old girl child is afraid of dogs and being alone in closed places. Kindly help.

Why is my 9 year old daughter afraid of dogs and closed places?

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Published At August 19, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a 9 year old girl, who is afraid of dogs and being alone in closed places.

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Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for this query. Your child is suffering from claustrophobia. But, it is easily treatable by exposure therapies, which is a type of counseling, and some medications in serious cases. I will suggest you visit a nearby psychiatrist for counseling and some anti-anxiety medicines like Fluoxetine or Paroxetine. Hope my answer helped you. Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Awadhesh P. Singh Solanki
Dr. Awadhesh P. Singh Solanki

Psychiatry

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