I learned I had claustrophobia, a fear of small spaces, while on a night bus in Cambodia. A lack of airflow triggers me, so I decided to try a sensory-deprivation tank to conquer my fear. Though I ...

I realized I had claustrophobia — a fear of small spaces — at 28 while on a night bus in Cambodia. I've learned that when I'm triggered, it can feel like I'm suffocating and trapped. Through therapy, ...