I'm claustrophobic too. My body involuntarily goes straight into fight mode if I'm on a small room. The last time I went to the doctor, my heart rate was 115. He was like... are you OK. I just told him I took caffeine. I didn't want to tell him that I don't like being in a tiny room with cement walls behind a heavy wood door with no real knowledge of the environment, and that I may not have to kill him, but I have a plan if I do.

I'm the type of guy who sits at the biggest booth at the back of the restaurant, so I can see everyone coming in and out. My back is never turned.