Claustrophobia: There’s No Need To Fear Escape Rooms
Claustrophobia is a fear of confined spaces that affects many people in different ways. For some people it may manifest itself as a fear of public transport (such as small train carriages), for other people it may be a fear of small rooms or small buildings.
If you suffer with Claustrophobia, you might be nervous about trying a VR escape room. The prospect can be quite daunting, especially if you’re not fully clued-up on what the experience is like, and what to expect from the day. Claustrophobia may even be something that is stopping you from enjoying a fun day out with your friends.
Here at Omescape, we believe our VR escape rooms are Claustrophobia-friendly, and they can still be enjoyed by people suffering from Claustrophobia. Let us talk you through why.
You can leave whenever you like
If your happy to have the door closed, but you’d still like to have the option to leave – this is completely possible. Your game master will monitor your game too, and if you feel uncomfortable at any point, you can remove yourself back to reality as quickly as turning the door handle.
Our experiences are VR
Our VR experiences work great for people with claustrophobia because they act as a distraction from concentrating on the space around you, by transporting you to somewhere completely different. Claustrophobia can be different for different people, but we’ve found our VR games in London tend to be fine for claustrophobic people, and some of the most enjoyable too.
We know that anxiety and claustrophobia can be tricky to deal with, even when you’re with a group of friends or family, so our game masters will always be happy to help whenever possible. Just let them know, so they can keep an eye on you throughout your experience.
We’ve actually found through the years, that people with claustrophobia have felt more confident and less anxious following their VR escape room experience with us. It’s not a cure, but it is a way of building confidence and building your own tolerance of situations.
It’s a safe space
VR escape rooms have been designed to be enjoyable whilst also being functional and safe for a group of people. This means they make a good environment for people with Claustrophobia, as you can relax knowing the room is safe, and you are too.
You’re with friends and people you trust
If you’re trying this new situation for the first time and you’re worried your anxiety might pop up, at least you’ll be with friends or family if you do feel overwhelmed. They will be able to support and help you if you do lose any confidence during the experience.
It’s distracting
It’s hard to think about your claustrophobia when you have lots of clues and puzzles to work out! Hopefully, you’ll be so distracted by the plot and the game, that you won’t have time to be scared. The more involved you get, hopefully the more distracted you’ll be.
It’s fun
VR escape rooms are designed to be fun. For people with claustrophobia, it can really help to associate that thing you’re dreading with a positive and happy memory instead. For many people, this is the key to resetting their phobia and starting fresh with a new outlook.
Remember… You can always chat to us about our VR escape room experiences in London before visiting, and we’ll be happy to recommend the best options for you if you suffer from claustrophobia. We’re a friendly team, and we strive to be as flexible and understanding as possible, which means we’re always ready to help. Book an experience today!