Claustrophobia & Panic Attacks - recommendations?

LegacyUser

Hi all,

I am looking for some personal recommendations from anybody who has suffered from the above and been successfully treated. It's mostly, but not limited to, a fear of flying - essentially "lack of control" situations.

I have done a post search and while organisations are listed, it would be great to get some names/first hand accounts of therapies/therapists that have actually worked. Dublin area ideally.

Thanks for your time.

star-pants

This forum might be helpful http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1032
it's the phobia forum.

I don't as such have claustrophobia myself, but I can't deal with large crowds of people, or a place that's fairly packed. I get stressed and flustered and need OUT. Like walking down Grafton Street or Henry Street, or in clubs/pubs that theres not enough space. I used to find I was a bit calmer with my ex bf - holding his hand or having his arm around me made me feel safer somehow and I didn't get *as* stressed. Not really a longterm solution though lol.

But maybe the folks in the phobia forum might have better answers, or someone else in here might. Hope it's somewhat helpful.