My tutor suggested looking into claustrophobia and agoraphobia, as I want my corset to be restrictive
Claustrophobia:
- irrational fear of confined spaces
- affects about 10% of the population
- mild anxiety to severe panic attack
- commonly feelings /fears of losing control
- some common triggers include: lifts, tunnels, tube trains, revolving doors, public toilets, cars with central locking, car washes, changing rooms in shops, hotel rooms with sealed windows, planes
- physical symptoms of a panic attack: sweating, trembling, hot flushes or chills, difficulty breathing, choking sensation, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, butterflies in stomach, nausea, headaches, dizziness, feeling faint, numbness or pins and needles, dry mouth, needing the toilet, ringing in the ears, feelings of confusion or disorientation
- Psychological symptoms: feelings of loss of control, fainting, dread, dying
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/claustrophobia/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37062.php
Agoraphobia:
- fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available if needed
- most people think its a fear of open spaces, but it's more complex
- person might be scared of travelling on public transport, visiting a shopping center or even leaving home
- symptoms of a panic attack: rapid heartbeat, hyperventilating, hot and sweaty, feeling sick
- show symptoms of avoidance behaviour
- approx a third of people with agoraphobia eventually achieve a complete cure without return of symptoms
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Agoraphobia/Pages/Introduction.aspx
So I guess I don't actually want to induce panic attacks with my work, but that's sort of similar to what I want, because I want to make out like you'd be trapped in the garment, unable to escape or get help, but its sort of more about feeling like you have to withstand the pain / discomfort to fit in, to be accepted, so perhaps this will help.
Hey, my name's Kim and I'm currently studying Art & Design at North Notts College, in my second year. I love art but textiles is my real passion; I've applied for Bespoke Tailoring at London College of Fashion and have an interview on 26th Feb which i'm really excited and nervous about! This blog is full of my college work so feel free to browse through... (:
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