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Tag Archives: Claustrophobia
Never Been on the Singapore Flyer
Somehow when something is so near and available you feel no urgency to use it. Also I have situational claustrophobia, so when this attraction first emerged I had fear let alone a desire to try it. There were incidents of … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged attraction, Claustrophobia, fear, Life, Living, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, travel
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The Agony of Visiting the Dentist
I’ve been hesitating seeing the dentist for the longest time. It’s not that I’m afraid of the dental check-up but more being confined in the chair due to my claustrophobic tendencies. In the end I was ok. I talked myself … Continue reading
My Thoughts about Scoot, SIA’s New Budget Carrier
It’s not secret that I have a fear of flying. More the claustrophobia than anything. My main concern when I travel is the seat size and legroom. Everything else is good to have but I am willing to forgo as … Continue reading
Posted in Health & Wellness, Singapore Headlines
Tagged airlines, budget, Claustrophobia, economy, news, Panic Attacks, planes, scoot, seating, seats, SIA, Video
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The Dreaded ERP
ERP stands for Electronic Road Pricing. An amount gets deducted from your car’s cashcard each time you go through this structure. If you don’t have enough money in your cashcard you will get a fine. There is no avoiding it … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Claustrophobia, crowded, ERP, jams, Life, Living, MRT, personal, photography, photos, public transport, Singapore, traffic, travel
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I Wish Singapore Hospitals Would Get Open MRI Machines for Claustrophobic Patients
I didn’t even know this option was available till I searched. Even more about this new technology here. I am writing this post as I myself have severe claustrophobia, and someone close to me has to go through an MRI … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged anxiety, Claustrophobia, clautrophobic, fear, hospital, hospitalized, ill, Life, Living, machine, medical, Open MRI, psychology, scan, scared, scary, severe, Singapore, technology, traumatic
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The Anxieties of a Control Freak: Visit to the Dentist
This year I am determined to sort of face my fears – within reason of course. One of them is visiting the dentist. It’s not the pain I am afraid of, but the lack of control. I am becoming such … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged anxiety, anxiety attacks, brain, Claustrophobia, clautrophobia, control, control freak, dentist, facial, flossing, hair dresser, health, Life, Living, mental, pain, Panic Attacks, personal, writing
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My Panic Attacks Terrify Me
I have been reluctant to put this out there, but I have had a change of heart. As I write this I am still afraid and extremely self conscious, but I hope baring my soul will bring this issue to … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings
Tagged 21 Guns, Agoraphobia, anxiety, Bille Joe Armstrong, car, celeb, Celebrities, Claustrophobia, death, depression, famous people, fear, Green Day, grief, health, Hyperventilate, Life, Living, Mental Health, music, Panic, Panic Attack, Panic Attacks, personal, Phobia, situational claustrophobia, society, Video
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Claustrophobic on this Tiny Island
I have started to become more and more claustrophobic in Singapore. You can never get a seat on the train but you’re always assured of an elbow in your face. Most weekends I would rather stay home away from the … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged attempting fiction, beautiful, Claustrophobia, fiction, Life, Living, personal, Singapore, Space, travel, women, writing
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