Claustrophobia ...

Hi rayray and welcome!

Congratulations on getting into university, and wanting to conquer your fear!

First of all, please know that everyone has some area where they are uncomfortable...and you should try not to worry about what others think of your taking the aisle seat if you need to.

Of course, you don't want to miss out on a lecture, or an important portion of a class, so it is a good idea to get some help in this area.

Therapy would be a good thing to look into for this phobia/anxiety. You could do this a couple of ways...there are of course therapists that you could see in person, and there are self-help programs available.

We do have some on-line therapy in our Resource Guide as well, but I think you would do better with something that targets your specific area of trouble...and this is more general. However, if you find that you also have a broader problem with anxiety in other areas , you may want to have a look at it.

There are books that deal with specific phobias that you might find helpful. I will also look into finding an on-line source for you and will post it later if I locate one.:)

I hope that you will continue to post with us anytime that you have questions, or just need support. We understand and care.

Good luck!

Scaredy Cat

Thank you for your response, It is nice to know there are people who will listen. :) I am doing Biology at University and my sister did Psychology. Together Who knows maybe one can I can find the perfect cure? :P

I wish I lived in California like a lot of people on this forum, I feel very relaxed at the beach!

I will look into getting some therapy. I think just using that webpage and understanding it a little more helps a lot.

Thanks again
Rayray