Claustrophobia & Panic Attacks - recommendations?

LegacyUser · 2009-05-09 09:29:42

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…

09-05-2009 09:29AM

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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.

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#2 09-05-2009 11:21AM

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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.

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#3 09-05-2009 02:09PM

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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.

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Last link!

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#4 09-05-2009 05:46PM

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my father has that. I think its important to not let it rule your life and to try to do the things you are afraid(slowly)

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#5 10-05-2009 12:27PM

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OP here.

Thanks to all who have replied - I've posted on the Phobias forum too. Ideally what I'd like is the name of somebody who people have had a first-hand experience with and are happy to recommend.

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