Claustrophobia question

Rxrich

Hi...I'll be leaving for India for the first time in about 10 days. I sometimes get claustrophobic and develop anxiety when I'm in confined and/or hot places...I'm 77 years old...did not have this problem when I was younger
I don't know what the sleeper trains are like and I have booked a few overnight trains 2AC...I'd like to know if the sleeping berths are closed off by curtains and if the temperature is kept cool enough etc.
I planned this trip a long time agao...now that it's getting close I'm looking forward to it but getting a little nervous about some things.
Thanks for any input
Richard

derek cox

l am sure you will be ok the a/c trains l have traveled on (trivandrum to Goa) have been rather colder than you need, Derek Cox.

capt_mahajan

There will be curtains for each group of four in 2AC or individually if you are in a side berth. People will usually use these at night.

Its normally cool enough, though I have travelled once when the airconditioning wasn't effective.

If claustrophobic, you can always walk out of the compartment into the common area near the entrance/toilets, and even open the door to let fresh air in. Just stay away from the open door.

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Rxrich

Thank you...appreciate your input...I have some prescribed meds for anxiety but like to avoid taking them because they leave me a little hung over the next day...
Richard

iwanttogoback

hi rich

i have the same thing, and was a little anxious about travelling generally. i found that i was so interested in what was happening that i didn't have time to be anxious (truly, the busier i am the less anxious i am), and the trains were not claustrophobic.

have you tried meditation? i find it quite calming, and not drowsy making like the meds. also, if you really want to help yourself might i suggest a book called 'complete self help for your nerves' by a claire weekes. it's my anxiety bible and helped me more than anything else in dealing with it. it's readily available through on-line booksellers.

have a great trip.

Rxrich

Thanks to all of you...funny thing about anxiety...thinking about it makes it happen for me...have tried meditation a few years ago...when I connected it worked well for me but thanks for the reminder...will get back into it...and will also get the book.
Richard

iwanttogoback

ain't that the truth? it's like picking at a scab - if you leave it alone it's fine.